Berkeley, Oakland Restaurant Weeks add new elements to entice diners
Oakland's annual restaurant week runs from March 14-24, featuring diverse dining spots from every council district. Berkeley's event, focused on fungi, is from March 21-31.
Visit Oakland has introduced a gamified aspect to the restaurant week, encouraging diners to visit participating restaurants through the Vibemap app and earn rewards like gift cards and hotel stays. [ more ]
Uber, landlords, UC employees and dentists spending millions in ad battle for East Bay state Senate seat
Over $4 million has been spent in the race for the District 7 state Senate seat in the East Bay, making it the most expensive Senate race in the state so far this year.
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Uber are among the major contributors in this race. [ more ]
East Bay buildings flop into default as Bay Area office woes persist
Two East Bay office buildings in Berkeley and Oakland are facing foreclosure due to loan defaults, signaling weakness in the commercial property sector in the Bay Area.
Constitution Square in Berkeley and a downtown Oakland office tower have defaulted on loans of $11.8 million and $10 million respectively. [ more ]