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Newsom signs law allowing restaurants to keep surcharges, fees on checks
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Saturday that keeps surcharges on restaurant and bar checks in the state legal. Senate Bill 1524 will make restaurants exempt from another new state law banning "junk fees." "I understand both sides of the debate, but I just...
Bay Area rapper E-40 to join Biden at rally after debate: report
(KRON) — Bay Area rap star E-40 will be helping President Joe Biden in his attempt to win re-election, according to a report from Axios. E-40 and fellow rapper Fat Joe will reportedly be joining Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a post-debate rally in Raleigh, NC on Friday. A Biden campaign official said […]
Five Songs for People Who've Been Homeless: The Bay Area's Empathy on Record
This story was originally published in 2016. You might have seen it, tucked into a recent New York Times report: the phrase “clumps of humanity,” referring to San Francisco’s homeless population. Some of those songs are by musicians who’ve been homeless themselves. Nearly all are by artists...
Boulevard Restaurant: Award-Winning Dining in San Francisco
Opened in 1993, Boulevard Restaurant has been a culinary landmark in San Francisco for nearly three decades. Located in the historic Audiffred Building on the city’s waterfront, this American restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience that blends classic techniques with modern flair. Under the guidance of renowned chef Nancy Oakes, Boulevard has earned numerous accolades, including the prestigious James Beard Foundation award.
‘Who’s in the Car?’ (It’s a Bear.)
A family of eight camping at Bass Lake got a shock when they noticed a silhouette of something inside their car. Turns out, it was a hungry bear. The bear had opened the car door, went to town on a bottle of syrup, and somehow managed to lock itself inside the vehicle.
Bumblebee Playspace: Premier Indoor Playground for Kids
Bumblebee Playspace, a premier indoor playground in San Francisco, offers a unique and engaging environment for children aged 0-6 years old. This family-friendly play center focuses on fostering child development through a variety of activities and programs designed specifically for toddlers and preschool-aged children. Key Points. Bumblebee Playspace is a...
Check, Please! Bay Area Returns for a Four-Course Serving of Back-to-Back Episodes in July!
Ready for a marathon of tasty restaurant recommendations? Check, Please! Bay Area continues its 19th season this July with a delicious twist. Remember to reserve your second-last week of July, because the James Beard and Emmy Award-winning program is serving up a four course menu of all-new back-to-back shows! In each new episode, Monday through Thursday, three Bay Area residents join host Leslie Sbrocco to share their favorite local place to eat, and after checking out each other’s spots, they join Sbrocco to discuss, debate and dish on their dining experiences. The final episode features guests from the Bay FC, San Jose’s new National Women’s Soccer League team, dishing on all their favorite South Bay spots. Don’t miss four new episodes, from Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25 at 7:30pm on KQED 9!
Elmwood Correctional Facility Mural Reveal
On June 14th, The Script got the chance to cover the unveiling of a mural at the Elmwood Men’s Correctional Facility. This mural was created during the course of an art class that Foothill College offered to inmates in the prison last Fall, and it was taught by our very own Jordan Fong.
Talk of the Town
Every year locals look forward to the “running of the goats” where the Star Creek Land Stewards and its pups herd goats from their grazing grounds on the Poplar Beach bluffs towards Poplar Street and the Arleta Park neighborhood. The project, made possible by the Star Creek Land Stewards, City of Half Moon Bay and Coastside Land Trust, was witnessed by many, but for those who missed out a couple of locals created a video recapping the event set to the very fitting, “I Am Happy.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lta83ceYSTc&feature=youtu.be.
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