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$10M Scratchers ticket sold in East Bay
(KRON) — In the East Bay, one lucky shopper stopped at a gas and grocery mart and became a millionaire. Janet Coppedge stopped in at A&A Gas and Food Mart in Dublin and won a “massive” $10 million top prize playing a California 200X Scratchers, the California Lottery announced on Thursday. Coppedge was one of […]
Peninsula woman expanding inclusive playground project for special needs visitors
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.The Magical Bridge Playground at Red Morton Community Park in Redwood CIty is an innovative playground where you can stomp your feet to hear drums and wave your hands to "play" the harp.The sensory experience is part of a dream come true for Olenka Villarreal. "It really brings the community together in a most magical way," she said.Thanks to Villarreal, people of all abilities can enjoy the playground where guests in wheelchairs can...
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Orchard City Kitchen, HiroNori Craft Ramen, Las Cazuelas
Check, Please! Bay Area, season 19, episode 8, airs Wednesday, July 25, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. Check, Please! Bay Area is scoring big with three guests from Bay FC, the region’s first ever National Women’s Soccer League team! Diners kickoff at Michelin-recognized Orchard City Kitchen in Campbell, where New American dishes with bold flavors are inspired by a blend of different cultures, like garlic noodles and Korean fried chicken. Next, our guests get the ball rolling at HiroNori Craft Ramen in Cupertino where they deliver Japanese craft ramen with elaborately-flavored broth and artisan-crafted noodles. Lastly, they visit Las Cazuelas in San Jose’s historic Alameda District, an old school favorite that’s been offering delicious, affordable Mexican dishes to the community since 1960. Finally, reporter Cecilia Phillips racks up wins for her taste buds as she heads to Paypal Park to try food truck fare that fans enjoy on Bay FC game days.
No Tickets Sold With All Six SuperLotto Plus Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $8 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number was sold at a liquor store in San Jose and is worth $27,187, the California Lottery announced.
San Jose’s Little Saigon Gets Its First Night Market
For many Bay Area food lovers, it has been cold boba summer, a hot-dog-at-the-Ballers’-game summer and, perhaps more than anything, a summer of bustling outdoor night markets. West Oakland recently kicked off a food-centric, thrillingly multicultural monthly night market. San Francisco’s Sunset district will reprise a super-sized version of its popular Irving Street night market in August and September, featuring as many as 150 vendors.
Sense of belonging: Contemporary Bay Area artists showcased at de Young
SAN FRANCISCO — About Place: Bay Area Artists from the Svane Gift presents contemporary works by Bay Area artists from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s collection. The exhibit will be on display at de Young Museum, Aug. 10 through Sept. 28. The Bay Area artists featured...
Visit Washington Township Museum of Local History in Fremont
The Washington Township Museum of Local History, located in Fremont, California, has been preserving the rich history of Southern Alameda County since 1994. The museum’s collection spans over 100 years, showcasing the memories, documents, artifacts, and structures from Fremont, Newark, and Union City. With a mission to share this history with present and future generations, the museum offers a unique glimpse into the region’s past and its connection to the broader narrative of San Francisco and California history.
Local artists to be recognized for fellowships
SVCreates, a regional nonprofit devoted to promoting and improving access to the arts, will celebrate dozens of 2023 California Arts Council Artist Fellows at an Aug. 10 event in Gilroy. The event will recognize 29 artist fellows from San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara and San Mateo. Honorees include...
Equipto to Headline an SF Fundraiser for Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Mike Evans Jr. — a local comedian, actor and member of the San Francisco artist collective Family Not A Group — was first introduced to Palestinian culture as an 11-year-old growing up in Vallejo. His neighbors, a Palestinian American family, would often invite him over to parties, and that’s where he began to appreciate their traditions and history.
Still cookin’ at Yoshi’s restaurant and jazz club—and now offering somethin’ else as well
For more than five decades Yoshi’s has been serving Japanese food and dishing up live, world-class jazz. The Bay Area institution is still doing both, but it’s also expanding the menu and the music, responding to the community where its roots lie. “Our vision — and passion —...
What's in your Bay, DJ Sami Fink?
If you’ve found yourself at an event lately thinking “damn, this DJ is great,” chances are good that Spellbound DJ Sami Fink was the mastermind behind the mix. Fink came up in punk basements and venues in Washington D.C. and Baltimore before making their way to SF to pursue a career in ecological restoration. But even as they worked rebuilding habitats for Golden Gate National Parks, Fink’s musical roots begged to be tended. In 2014, they began playing shows with post-punk band Composite, working for a record label, and DJing around town.
Sights and Sounds: Youssef Alaoui
“Sights and Sounds” is our weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, host Jenee Darden speaks with poet, director, and co-founder of the Beast Crawl Literary Festival Youssef Alaoui. The Beast Crawl Literary Festival takes place on...
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