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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...
Lotto ticket worth almost $120,000 bought in Oakland
OAKLAND — It was a very lucky stop for someone at a Quik Stop convenience store in East Oakland on Friday where they purchased a Fantasy 5 lottery game ticket worth $119,520, officials said. The still-unknown player was one of five throughout the state to pick all five game...
Lights out fishing today on both bass and halibut
Lights out fishing today on both bass and halibut. We're still seeing the nice grade of bass and had some Jumbo halibut in the mix today up to 32 pounds! Lots of room this upcoming week. Final count. California Dawn 2. 64 striped bass (28 limits plus crew) to 15...
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.
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!
Minnie Bell’s Announces Upcoming Closure of East Bay Location
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Chef Fernay McPherson debuted the second iteration of her restaurant Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement in the Fillmore District this past April, but now the original Emeryville location of the business is set to close as of Sunday, July 28. Located inside the Public Market on Shellmound Street, the soul food restaurant has called the Emeryville food hall home since 2018, first starting as a pop-up and then upgrading to a permanent kiosk. In a press release, McPherson says she decided to close the location “to focus all her efforts on her new restaurant in San Francisco’s Fillmore district, where she is a third-generation resident.”
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...
Oakland Airport Hilton closure will see over 150 people lose their jobs
(KRON) — Over 150 people are set to lose their jobs as a result of the Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel closing. According to state filings, 152 workers will lose their jobs due to the permanent closure of the hotel located at One Hegenberger Road on the city’s troubled Hegenberger business corridor. The hotel, which has […]
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