The Rockridge News is a hyper-local newspaper published monthly, except August. It was founded in…read more1986. I became aware of it when Alan moved to The Point at Rockridge July 1st. He gave me the July issue, which I read w/ interest. He just gave me the October issue, which I am in the midst of reading. The articles are well written and cover Rockridge history, current developments, politics, human interest and other issues, like health and safety. This month's issue has a focus on the 30th anniversary of the Firestorm in 1991, which killed 25 people and destroyed countless homes, particularly in the Oakland Hills. I'm a fan of lyper-local news and have enjoyed reading The Rockridge News. It's delivered and distributed free at The Point and elsewhere in Rockridge. They also offer subscriptions for $20, so presumably it would be delivered to you directly. If you're a Rockridge resident, or have an interest in the area, you can pick up a copy at the library or at businesses or restaurants in the neighborhood, particularly along College Avenue.

I usually find myself here every time I'm in the Southwest Terminal…read more Yes, everything thing is airport priced (over priced), but better for me to get my water here than on the plane. And I'll take their over priced nuts over the airlines nuts for longer flights any time. You gotta do what you gotta do!!!

I need to make a list of my reviews that include a story of me buying overpriced pencils at airport…read morenewsstands so that I can do crossword puzzles. Yes, I once again had forgotten to bring a pencil with me, but surprisingly, the overpriced mechanical pencil that just says OAKLAND, CA was only $1.99. Not bad at an airport. But I made a tactical mistake. I normally just buy a Chronicle, read a couple of articles, and spend the next hour-and-a-half doing the crossword puzzle. This time, since I had a while till my flight left, I figured I would plan for the future by buying one of those cheap books with a bunch of crossword puzzles in them. This was also reasonably priced ($4.99, I think), but I was disappointed because the puzzles were so easy! So instead of using my brain, I ended up zoning out as I speed-completed seven puzzles in about an hour. The coolest thing about this place was the cashier. When I gave her the pencil, she couldn't read the price code on it. So she grabbed one of the pairs of reading glasses from the display next to the cash register, put them on to read the code, entered it, and put the glasses back. I teased her for this, and she took it in stride. Overall, it's reasonably priced for what it is, and that woman sure is friendly.

The Barnes & Noble Cafe at the Tanforan location consistently delivers good service. The baristas…read moreare friendly, polite, and welcoming every time we visit. They make the experience pleasant and enjoyable, and it truly sets this location apart (whereas Hillsdale location don't seem to like repeat customers). P.S. There's also a young gentleman at the bookstore register who always goes above and beyond with customer service. He is consistently helpful, polite, and professional. His attitude really stands out and deserves recognition. So overall we truly appreciate the entire team for making each visit enjoyable.

Sad. Last day is May 2, 2026. Closing sale in full swing. Can only access/exit bookstore via the…read moreoutside exit of Barnes & Noble. The mall entrance is closed. The next closest B&N is in Burlingame. Sad.

The "Tri City Voice" is a free community newspaper that covers the South Eastbay. It's available at…read morevarious locations, but I usually grab a copy or read it at Peking Garden in San Lorenzo. With offices in Fremont, it has a huge coverage area from San Leandro to Milpitas. It seems to lack frontpage news stories, but has everything else. Content such as city events, obits, police and fire reports, horoscope, school sports, and classified ads. The paper seems to fit the gaps that those other "cookie cutter" newspapers don't cover. The Tri City Voice gets residents interested in their community, and generates involvement. A valuable asset to the Eastbay.

I found this community paper a couple of months ago and have been…read morepicking it up every week since then. It highlights local people and events. It has a kid's section and even a Sudoku puzzle. A variety of articles on health, cooking and gardening. This paper even has color photos. Very appreciative of the newspaper staff and the quality product they put out on a weekly basis.

Nosh Berkeleyside is an interesting "online" local read…read more highlights: period stories re: Brennan, Hs Lordship, etc. (insightful, enlightening, entertaining), eatery reviews, restaurant openings/closings,... Nosh has few peers, as many contemporaries have cut back coverage of local eateries. (East Bay Express, S.F. Mag..) While others- Hoodline, Beyond the Creek, etc. have limited coverage. note: opening eatery info is sometimes imperfect. not the fault of the messenger but the original source.

The food articles are ok, but the politics are biased liberally woke bs. But, it's Berkeley so no…read moresurprise here.

First went to this place for the opening event and had a great time...rumor has it that maybe more…read morelive acts will happen in the future, and that sounds really fun! I didn't have my card with me that night, so I came a few days later after work. The craft market was bustling pretty hard that day, but the shop girl, Courtney (ps anyone who has the same name as me is a+!!) made sure to give me some good recommendations. I walked away with a really cool food focused zine (Remedy) a San Francisco zine (Wonder & Wander) and a hilarious red hot chili peppers fan fiction zine. Courtney recommend a few others, but I grabbed all my lil bag could carry. Despite the small little store front, I felt like there was a pretty good mix of things to look through. A lot of feminist lit, lots of political stuff, travel, food, and just general aesthetically pleasing things. I told her id be really interested in reading more queer zines, (they definitely have some!) and she assured me that she cosigns in small quantities to keep the shelves fresh and to date. I really enjoyed the market itself, but this newsstand is definitely a gem and brings a lot of community to a place where some locals would consider a tourist trap. I look forward to seeing The Grand Newsstand soon!!

This is perfectly awesome small 'zine, poetry and art kiosk right off of market street by that…read morepublic market thingy they do. This is a walk up kiosk by justin herman plaza/fountain and thus you will not be driving here. This is however, one of the most walkable parts of one of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the world so you have about a half dozen non driving ways to get here from around the city. This is the business inspiration of one local artist (it's the woman running behind the counter) and it sells art. It's in an re-purposed ticket booth and as such it's super tiny. There is no interior space so you'll be browsing via the sidewalk. Small whimsical locally produced self published pamphlets (hereafter referred to as 'zines), buttons, patches, cards and suchlike. The written items focus on various themes-love, city life, humor etc. are the stock in trade, made both by the owner and by other local artists. Pricing can be as low as a couple of bucks for a tiny booklet to 20 ish for a full size book. This is a perfect place to get some unique, local art/spoken word items and to find a little inspiration.

The worst service. I have been a subscriber for more than 20 years, yet over past 6 months, the…read morenewspaper delivery has been terrible. I only get , at best, delivery maybe 60% of the time and on Sunday, I am lucky if I get the delivery 50% of the time. As an example. I am writing this on Memorial Day weekend; and yet I haven't gotten the Sunday paper. I was hoping to see the local advertising for sales this weekend. The poor newspaper paper delivery is actually a type of fraud. Not only am I billed for a product I don't receive, but the local advertisers who pay for me to see their ads are actually not given the product (me) that they pay for!! This is just a ripoff. Subscribe to the San Francisco Chronicle instead!

I don't like writing bad reviews, honestly probably my 1st but this is a terrible business. My…read moreaunt (89) and disabled has been getting her paper from them for over 50 years and she has always paid extra to get it delivered on the porch. They consistently for the past 6 weeks have been either not delivering it, delivering it on the sidewalk, today in the range of sprinklers so the 1 missing yesterday banded today together were soaked and not readable. She calls and calls and these csrs say they'll escalate it and it never ends. Such poor customer service. Disappointed

The perfect store to visit for books, magazines, trinkets, and stationary! I visited on a weekend…read moreafternoon, and it wasn't too busy. I spent about an hour here roaming through all the items the newsstand had. There were so many fun items, ranging from gorgeous food and architecture magazines all the way to mini notebooks and colorful stickers. I will definitely be visiting again to buy a birthday gift or treat myself to some stationary!

Heath Newsstand is a delightful treasure trove tucked away in the vibrant Mission District. Nestled…read moreconveniently next to Tartine Bakery and its partner store Heath Ceramics, this spot is such a cute place to check out next time you're in the area. What makes Heath Newsstand stand out is its eclectic collection of magazines, books, and gifts. The variety is astounding but you can tell the selection has been carefully curated, a testament to the company's taste and items are priced pretty reasonably too. The aesthetic of the store is pure eye candy. The thoughtful arrangement of books and magazines, along with quirky and unique gifts, creates a great atmosphere. I have definitely left with things I didn't know I needed. One thing to note is that it's one of the only stores to carry Golf Le Fleur and an array of other cool finds. tldr; such cool items, I love coming here on the weekends