Tom Vacar

4 days ago | ktvu.com | Tom Vacar

The bright lights of the New York, Paris and L.A. fashion scenes are always looking for fresh new talent. So, where better to find it than right here in Oakland, at a professionally produced event put on by high school students? The Oakland School for the Arts held its much-anticipated annual fashion show, a year in the making. It's such a show that not only do friends and family gather, but so do fashionistas and fashion pros, all packing into the legendary Sweets Ballroom on Broadway.

5 days ago | ktvu.com | Tom Vacar

Yes, gas prices have spiked this week big time. The Valero refinery fire affected supply, but many other factors also caused the budget-busting increases. Monday's fire at the Valero Refinery is causing both short-term and long-term chaos for the Bay Area gasoline market.   Week over week, AAA's says national regular gas prices were $3.25 a gallon; a three-cent decline from the same day last week.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Tom Vacar

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Yes, gas prices have spiked this week big time. The Valero refinery fire affected supply, but many other factors also caused the budget-busting increases. Monday's fire at the Valero refinery is causing both short-term and long-term chaos for the Bay Area gasoline market. Week-over-week, AAA's says national regular gas prices were $3.25 a gallon; a three-cent decline from the same day last week.

1 week ago | ktvu.com | Tom Vacar

'Illegal' night market in San Rafael draws complaints from residents, businesses While some towns are opening up official night markets to promote identity and community, one unofficial night market has drawn complaints from some business folks and residents for being too loud, too late, and too many.         SAN RAFAEL, Calif.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tom Vacar

The BriefA bustling, impromptu San Rafael night market and the messes that come with it have raised the ire of residents and businesses. City and county officials have been made aware of the issue, but say the options for dealing with the market are limited. SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - While some towns are opening up official night markets to promote identity and community, one unofficial night market has drawn complaints from some business folks and residents for being too loud, too late and too many.