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San Joaquin County wine grape growers face challenges amid new harvest season
LODI, California — With the start of the weekend comes the start of crowds flocking to the Lodi area tasting rooms. "Saturdays are our biggest traffic days really," said Layne Montgomery, owner of San Joaquin County's M2 Wines. Montgomery isn’t just getting ready to see more wine tasters stroll...
Missing at-risk Richmond man last seen 3 days ago
(KRON) — An at-risk man last seen in Richmond has been missing for three days, the Richmond Police Department announced Friday on social media. Robert Dylen Hall was last seen on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 13th Street between Chanslor Avenue and Bissel Avenue. Hall is described to be 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, according to RPD. […]
Richmond unable to ‘find that drive’ to close sets at Pinecrest
SOUTHERN PINES — The Richmond Senior High School volleyball team wasn’t able to keep its perfect conference record intact Thursday. Playing its second Sandhills Athletic Conference opponent this week, Richmond lost 3-0 on the road at Pinecrest High School. The Lady Raiders fell by set scores of 15-25,...
More West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitos and Another Invasive Mosquito Confirmed in Contra Costa County
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) reports another group of trapped mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Contra Costa County. The District is also confirming the collection of another invasive, non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito in North Concord. The WNV+...
This Weekend’s Bizerkeley Food Fest Set to Serve Up ‘Meat Eater-Approved Vegan Food’
The Bay Area’s big Labor Day weekend street fair will be Sunday’s fourth annual Bizerkeley Food Fest, with samples and delicious dishes galore of eats “made by vegans for a meat eater's tastebuds.”. The cancellation of this year’s Hiero Day took out the Bay Area’s biggest Labor...
Chaka Khan & Steel Pulse Team Up For Sensational Sunday Matinee At Stern Grove Closer In San Francisco [Videos]
When Stern Grove Festival revealed its annual slate of free Sunday afternoon matinee concerts for summer 2024, many in the Bay Area swiftly circled the final date on the schedule: August 25th. The Stern Grove season-ending booking boasted a delicious double bill featuring a pair of decorated icons in their respective musical universes: “The Queen of Funk” Chaka Khan, and foundational U.K. reggae stalwart Steel Pulse. With a century of Grammy-winning records and pioneering performances between them, the stage was set for a magical midday soiree in the wondrous woods of Stern Grove.
'The Greatest Show on Earth' returns to Bay Area after 8 years with reimagined circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's "The Greatest Show on Earth" is back in Oakland for the first time in eight years.But now, there are no live animals after public outcry from animal activists and allegations of animal abuse.However, there are still plenty of acts and ABC7 got a preview of the hoop diving, BMXing and more."We have what we call the ultimate playground, where the whole stage becomes ridable and a playground for us," said A.J. Anaya, who does freestyle BMX. "We have mountain bike trials, we have extreme unicycle and we have four BMX guys in our act...
The Bay Area’s Largest Vegan Food Festival Is Also Its Most Diverse
This weekend, one of the Bay Area’s biggest and most forward-thinking food festivals gets underway in downtown Berkeley, offering a multicultural smorgasbord of jollof, lumpia, curry rice bowls, Cajun fried chicken and Dole Whip–style soft serve. Add in an array of mostly local art, apparel and wellness brands, and there will be about 100 vendors in all, the vast majority of which are owner-operated small businesses run by people of color.
Stocktonia joins Arizona State University nonprofit to develop new model for local journalism
Stocktonia has been acquired by NEWSWELL, an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening local news outlets. While Stocktonia concentrates on delivering quality community-focused news and resources, NEWSWELL focuses on delivering and improving business services to media organizations. The pioneering nonprofit will utilize its deep expertise, extensive media network and resources to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to publishing and operations of small- and mid-sized newspapers.
San Francisco Aims to Crack Down on Sideshows, Dirt Bikers With Stiffer Penalties
San Francisco officials will aim to crack down on sideshows with new criminal penalties and law enforcement strategies, Mayor London Breed announced Friday. Breed and Supervisor Matt Dorsey, alongside local law enforcement officials, revealed proposed legislation targeting the illegal street car shows and stunt driving that has been a topic of anger and discord among Bay Area residents.
Stockton Metro Airport’s water contaminated with Legionella, San Joaquin County says
STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Metropolitan Airport is giving out bottles of water after the airport's drinking water tested positive for Legionella bacteria. San Joaquin County said its drinking water was shut off after test results on Aug. 19 found higher than accepted levels of the bacteria, which can cause infections. Routine tests were conducted on Aug. 5.
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