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Storied California bakery with fascinating history named best in the state
If you're on the hunt for the finest cinnamon rolls, loaves of bread, or other delightful bakery treats to pair with your morning coffee, your search ends here. Acme Bread Company has been named the best bakery in all of California by Finance Buzz, earning accolades for its "sinfully delicious" offerings.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass brings eclectic sounds to Golden Gate Park
One of the most celebrated music festivals in the Bay Area and the nation, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes a welcome return to Golden Gate Park for three days of wildly varied music this weekend, with appearances by such notables as Emmylou Harris, Patti Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Cat Power, Steve Earle and many others. Founded and financed in 2001 by venture capitalist Warren Hellman, the free public concert was initially held on a single day and focused specifically on traditional acoustic bluegrass. Over time, the wide diversity of sounds the festival encompassed -- including punk, world music, country, blues, rock and soul...
Will Salesforce's in-person work mandate help downtown San Francisco?
The rush hour backup of cars leaving San Francisco Tuesday night may have felt a bit different.That's because Tuesday, October 1, marked the first day Salesforce required many of their workers to come back to the office in downtown San Francisco."This is the week, this is the week to come in," Chelsea Yocius said.MORE: San Francisco mayor election: Top candidates share vision for city, crime, homelessness with ABC7ABC7 News spoke with Yocius and her friend Priscilla Yip at the popular 83 Proof cocktail bar downtown. Both work for Salesforce and both were back in the office Tuesday."I'm excited about it,"...
San Francisco cooks under "heat dome" for first day of October
San Francisco started off October on a hot note, with parts of the city registering temperatures as high as 95 degrees on an unusually warm start to the first full month of autumn.According to CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz, Tuesday marked the first day San Francisco had broken the 90 degree mark since 2022. She said 95 degrees was also the hottest temperature to be measured in the city since 2020. People in the city aren't used to that kind of heat, especially since the majority of the older buildings don't have air conditioning. In fact, Tuesday was one...
Learn the secrets of SF's POPOS, privately-owned public spaces hidden throughout city
San Francisco has always had bands playing during lunchtime in plazas throughout the downtown area -- music to entertain the workforce.But for those who want a quiet setting, there are POPOS."It's an acronym for Privately Owned Public Open Spaces," said former San Francisco Planning Director John Rahaim.Anyone can use them, hence the word "public," even if they are located inside a private building.There are 200 of these public open spaces throughout the city and about 60 concentrated in the downtown and South of Market areas.MORE: SF launches new downtown revitalization push at Embarcadero to bring people back to cityMost...
Preston, Mahmood joust over police funding, housing in contentious debate
Bilal Mahmood, an entrepreneur and District 5 supervisor candidate, repeatedly picked fights with incumbent Dean Preston at a Wednesday night debate, scolding the incumbent for saying he would defund the police, and for criticizing national policies around police funding. “You are sending a message to police officers that their work...
Here’s when the Jollibee in Alameda will open
ALAMEDA, Calif. (KRON) — Rejoice Chickenjoy lovers, Jollibee is bringing its signature fried chicken to a new Alameda location. The opening of the restaurant was first reported by KRON4 back in July 2023. The Jollibee in Alameda is set to open on Friday, Oct. 11, a company spokesperson told KRON4. The restaurant will be part […]
110°F and Wildfires? California’s Central Coast Faces Extreme Danger This Week
SAN FRANCISCO — Issued by the National Weather Service at 10:45 PM PDT on September 30, 2024. Intense Heat and Fire Danger Grips Bay Area and Central Coast. The Bay Area and parts of the Central Coast are bracing for hazardous weather this week as the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Fire Weather Watch. With temperatures expected to climb to 110°F in some areas, residents across North Bay, Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz Mountains, and the South Bay are urged to prepare for dangerously hot conditions.
Group behind Coliseum purchase disputes claims that payments were missed
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) is clarifying what they say is inaccurate information about their deal to purchase the City of Oakland’s 50 percent share of the Oakland Coliseum. Three city councilmembers came forward earlier this week, questioning whether any of AASEG’s money had been received, and if […]
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