Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Main Street Barber Club
Beauty
Sharp look, zero fuss: If your fade is getting fluffy or the beard's plotting a takeover, Main Street Barber Club brings classic hot towel shaves, crisp beard trims, and dialed-in men's cuts that actually grow out well.
Pizza night upgrade: Blue Line Pizza nails that award-winning cornmeal crust deep dish and a legit NY style thin crust, plus organic salads, gluten-free and vegan options, and a strong lineup of craft beers, regional wines and signature cocktails.
Cupcakes worth the detour: Republic of Cake is mixing up seasonal cupcakes in mini and regular sizes, plus cookies, quiche, pastries, and grab-and-go sandwiches, all made with real ingredients from local small businesses.
Water is flowing at the central outdoor feature in Blackhawk Plaza, Danville, after repairs to the pond, fountain and waterfall areas have been completed.
Waymo, the automated car company owned by Alphabet, formerly Google Inc., has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission to expand into the East Bay and other California cities.
Cal's men's basketball team has confirmed its non-conference schedule, which includes home games against USC, Vanderbilt, and a trip to South Lake Tahoe to face Houston.