The Metro Richmond Zoo has launched the Poppy Cam, a new livestream of its baby pygmy hippo Poppy and her mother, Iris. Poppy was born on Dec. 9, 2024, at the zoo. The Poppy Cam lets hippo lovers ...

A diverse spread of new restaurants opening in the East Bay is keeping things interesting as the year starts. Oakland has new spots for upscale seafood and modern Afghan cuisine, while a donut shop ...