Flea market vendors at Berkeley's Ashby BART Station plan to continue their operations on weekends despite recent closures. They are considering a dual-management structure where they manage stall fees and operations while the former nonprofit operator assists with grant writing. In housing news, Newsom announced a new California Housing and Homelessness Agency aimed at improving coordination regarding rising housing costs and homelessness, set to launch in July 2026. The Bay Area also sees the opening of its first Hello Kitty Cafe this weekend at Westfield Valley Fair, featuring themed events. A house fire in San Francisco resulted in one death and injuries to a firefighter, with investigations ongoing.
Flea market vendors plan to continue setting up shop outside Berkeley's Ashby BART Station every weekend despite the market's recent closure. They are looking into a dual-management model that allows vendors to handle stall fees and operations while the former nonprofit operator provides support such as grant writing to cover financial gaps.
Newsom announced a new California Housing and Homelessness Agency during a visit to South Carolina, intended to better coordinate the state's response to rising housing costs and homelessness. The agency's launch in July 2026 aims to streamline efforts after years of slow progress and spending concerns.
The Bay Area's first Hello Kitty Cafe opens this weekend at Santa Clara's Westfield Valley Fair, celebrating with themed treats and afternoon tea. The grand opening features Hello Kitty meet-and-greets for the first 100 guests each day.
A house fire on 26th Avenue in San Francisco's Richmond District resulted in one civilian fatality and an injury to a firefighter. The fire was contained, and investigators were on the scene to determine the cause.
Collection
[
|
...
]