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We fished a local favorite spot today and picked away at the fish
We fished a local favorite spot today and picked away at the fish. We ended up over a fish per rod on the halibut. We may take a look at the ocean tomorrow as the weather is starting to settle down slowly. Final count. California Dawn 2. 40 halibut. 2...
Kenzie Smith, Oakland community activist and parks advocate, passed away over the weekend
Kenzi Smith, a cherished and prolific Oakland public figure and younger brother of rapper Mistah F.A.B., passed away at his home in Oakland on Saturday, July 20. Mistah F.A.B. first announced the passing of his younger brother on Instagram. “Sadden to wake up and share the news that my little brother passed yesterday,” read part of the caption.
Oakhana Night at The Kon-Tiki Featuring New Hits
Made it back to The Kon-Tiki to partake in the Wednesday Ohana night. Always fun to see the Oakland Oahana regulars and the efficient and friendly Kon-Tiki crew. We tried a couple new things. While Mrs. Mai Tai had the legendary Kon-Tiki Burger with fries, I tried the Shrimp Tacos that I’d never seen on the menu before. I was so glad I did because they were totally fabulous, so fresh with pico and jack cheese. I’m not sure if these will stick around but I’d encourage anyone to try them.
Let's Talk: A New Wave of Businesses Hit Walnut Creek
Stylish New Restaurant Lounge Debuts on Main Street. The team behind Honey + Brie charcuterie are opening Chateau in August. Located at 1376 S. Main Street, this chic Parisian-style bistro will feature creative boards, craft cocktails, caviar service, seasonal small plates. Read More. More Good News for Main Street. Napa...
People’s Kitchen Collective documentary shares a pilgrimage in “Radical Hospitality”
On a warm afternoon in May at Little Bobby Hutton Park in West Oakland, People’s Kitchen Collective premiered its documentary, Earth Seed: A People’s Journey of Radical Hospitality. The film and community event was a culmination of a journey through five regions of California. The documentary asks the...
Berkeley’s heyday as a movie town
Since March 2020, three of Berkeley’s downtown commercial movie theaters have closed — first the California Theatre, then Shattuck Cinemas and finally the Regal UA in February 2023 — due to dwindling ticket sales, the whammy of the pandemic and the rise in online streaming services. Berkeley...
Meet the chef bringing flavors of her Kickapoo Nation to the Bay Area
California Live’s Jobeth Devera is in the kitchen with Crystal Wahpepah, the chef and owner of Wahpepah’s Kitchen in Oakland, to learn how to make her beloved Three Sisters Veggie Bowl. As a member of the Kickapoo nation of Oklahoma, Crystal’s objectives for Wahpepah’s Kitchen go beyond serving up delicious food to her community, using cuisine as a vessel for conversation and healing.
More Than a Meme: Astrology Today With Isa Nakazawa
Most of us grew up flipping to the horoscope section in magazines. Maybe you waited for that weekly hit with celebrity astrologer Walter Mercado — the one where he went through every zodiac sign to let you know what to expect that week, dressed with robes and gowns of vibrant colors, adorned with jewelry clothes and his signature goodbye, “con mucho, mucho amor.” Or maybe you have a full-blown astrology practice and plan your days and weeks according to the way the stars and planets are aligned. Whatever your feelings on astrology are, it is by no means new, and it is experiencing a renaissance, with online astrology pages reaching billions of social media followers. For some, astrology is a way to live by.
Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Planting Justice
48 Hills editors and writers are weighing in with their favorite things in the Bay Area as part of our 50th Best of the Bay. Tell us what you love in the Best of the Bay 2024 Readers’ Poll!. Founded by Gavin Raders and Haleh Zandi in 2008, Oakland-based...
Rattleship Returned to the Bay Area with Another Bass-Fueled Experience
Brownies & Lemonade brought Rattleship back to the Bay Area for a second year with a silent disco, stacked secret lineup, and some bumps in the road. Regarded as one of the more creative and community-oriented curators driving dance music forward, the Brownies & Lemonade team never ceases to amaze with their unparalleled themed events and secret lineups galore. The beloved Los Angeles-based team continues to uplift rising electronic music artists, always centering music and artistry at the root of their every move.
California’s Fieldwork brand enters the non-alcoholic beer market
Berkeley-based Fieldwork Brewing recently announced its entry into the non-alcoholic beverage market. The brand has been a local name in the Bay Area since 2015 and has built its reputation on crafting unique and flavorful alcoholic beverages. With the rise in demand for non-alcoholic options, Fieldwork is seizing the opportunity...
Zeo Boekbinder Brought Their COVID-Cautious Tour To The Bay Area
When I entered the side yard of the house that was hosting Zeo Boekbinder for the Bay Area stop on their West Coast tour I had a lot on my mind. I hadn’t seen Boekbinder perform in over a dozen years, at the now-defunct Viracocha in San Francisco in 2011. In the span of just a couple of years between 2008-2011 I saw Boekbinder perform over a dozen times, both solo and in their band at the time Vermillion Lies. In the thirteen years since my musical tastes have changed as I’ve grown up, and admittedly my connection with Boekbinder and their music faded more and more. So when they announced not only a new album, Wildflower, but also a COVID-conscious tour to support it with multiple stops in the Bay Area, I knew that I had to make up for lost time and go see them again.
Temescal Street Cinema: Outdoor Films and Community Spirit
Temescal Street Cinema, a beloved outdoor movie series in Oakland, California, has been captivating audiences with its unique blend of locally-made films and community spirit since 2008. Co-founded by Oakland artist Suzanne L’Heureux, this cinema experience is described as “part block party, part public art intervention”. In...
The Healing Project: An Abolitionist Story (encore)
Composer, pianist, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes tells us about The Healing Project, a fundamentally abolitionist project, that explores the structures of systemic racism and the prison industrial complex. This story first aired February 2023. The Healing Project takes action towards abolition with forms such as musical songs, films, community gatherings,...
Don’t rush to the garden hose just because it’s hot out
CLAYTON, CA (July 20, 2024) — Hot weather puts many garden lovers into panic mode. They instantly arm themselves with the garden hose and prepare to water their beloved roses, perennials, vegetables and lawns. Depending on the heat, they may perform this watering ritual mistakenly twice or three times a day.
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