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Where to find SF Bay Area July 4th parades, festivals and fireworks shows
July 4th festivities will be held across the Bay Area this week through the actual holiday on Thursday with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.Below is a rundown of confirmed events:PARADES AND PICNICSAlameda 10 a.m. The annual July 4th parade returns. There will be additional July 4th festivities held at the USS Hornet starting at 10 a.m. Event infoAmerican Canyon This year's parade starts at 3 p.m. at American Canyon Road and Elliot Drive, traveling north on Elliot Drive to Benton Way, ending at Community Park II where there will be a celebration with food trucks, live music and other activities. Event...
Officials, experts emphasize rarity of recent SF coyote attack
A coyote bit a 5-year-old girl just before 11:30 a.m. on June 28, during a summer-camp visit to the San Francisco Botanical Garden. U.S. Agriculture Department trappers, working alongside California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials, shot and killed three coyotes in the garden during the subsequent weekend. DNA testing conducted Monday identified one of the killed coyotes as the animal that bit the child. Captain Patrick Foy, a member...
Flintstone House to Open to Public as Stoneage Omakase, a High End Sushi Restaurant
Well, I didn't see this one coming! The quirky so-called Flintstone House down on I-280 in Hillsborough is going to open to the public for the first time this month as a high-end omakase restaurant with a Michelin-credentialed chef. Amusingly, it's called Stoneage Omakase, and as the Chronicle reports, it...
Best Hamburger Restaurants in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is a city known for its diverse and vibrant food culture, and at its heart are some of the best Hamburger restaurants in San Francisco. In this article, we will spotlight three exceptional establishments that exemplify the uniqueness and authenticity of the city’s burger offerings. These highlighted...
California heat wave: San Francisco makes public pools free
SAN FRANCISCO - With temperatures at nearly 20 degrees above summer averages in California, the city of San Francisco is making all its public pools free for the heat-weary on Wednesday. The City – where temps were expected to reach the mid-80s compared to triple-digits inland – has nine public...
Lovely Martha Fish Report for 7-2-2024
7/2/24. Today we finished up with 3 fish a rod catching 19 halibut & 22 striped bass for our 13 anglers!!! We have lots of room THURSDAY(1/2 day), FRIDAY, SATURDAY(1/2 day) & SUNDAY. Make your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com. Or call Capt. Mike 650-619-6629. Let’s go fishing!!!
Out and about July 1–7
It’s a full holiday week with no lack events to get you out and about. Here are a few suggestions if you’d like to join the masses. Planetary scientist, Dr. Pascal Lee from the Mars Institute, SETI Institute, and NASA Ames Research Center (who also loves to draw and paint in his free time, see above) will talk at Cal Academy about what it takes to achieve the first human mission to Mars, clearly our greatest space exploration adventure this century. Tickets: $15.
Baby Cafe closes Oakland location, Dragon’s Pond temporarily shuts down
The Public Market Emeryville and Union City locations remain open, and the team is launching new eateries in San Leandro (details to come) and the Boston area, but the Oakland location of Baby Cafe Hong Kong Bistro has permanently closed after eight years in Chinatown. Mr. Liu Noodle House has already opened in the space. Thanks to a Nosh tipster for the news. Baby Cafe Hong Kong Bistro was at 358 11th St. in Oakland.
Tri-Pawed Picnic Breaks Record, Celebrates Disabled Dogs
This year, Tri-Pawed Picnic made history by breaking the record for the largest gathering of three-legged dogs. The California organization claims the June 23 meet-up had the most three-legged canines, being the holder of the Fun-Official Record for the same. However, Tri-Pawed Picnic doesn’t plan to stop there, as they aim to break their record […] The post Tri-Pawed Picnic Breaks Record, Celebrates Disabled Dogs appeared first on DogTime.
Fish Emeryville's Scores for 7/2/2024 :
SUPPOSED TO BE ANOTHER HOT WEEK!! BEAT THE HEAT AND SCORE SOME LIMITS!!!. • Lady K • Full Day • 7 anglers • 68 Rockfish, 10 Lingcod, 7 Halibut, 2 Striped Bass. • Oakland Anglers II • 1/2 Day AM • 12 anglers • 24 Striped Bass, 5 Halibut.
Join us for our 37th Year of the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire!
You’re invited to join the celebration of Alameda’s largest outdoor summer street festival! The 37th Anniversary of the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire has something for everyone — over 200 art & craft vendors, festival foods, craft beer and wine, music performances on three stages, and interactive kids’ areas with games and carnival rides. The fun happens on July 27 & 28 from 10:00am to 6:00pm each day and is FREE to attend.
ItalFoods Specialty Food Show brings true connections and new opportunities for the industry across California
Food extravaganza and Italian industry excellence were back in San Francisco, this time in a new location and with a different host. After the Fancy Food Shows moved from California to Las Vegas, the city by the bay has been left with little to no events showcasing the best of international foods, resulting in fewer opportunities for producers and customers to meet and connect. Thanks tothe ItalFoods Specialty Food Show, on June 18th, over ninety Italian food purveyors gathered at Fort Mason in the Marina, bringing their finest selection of specialty foods and getting an opportunity for exclusive show promotions.
ShowPlace Icon movie theater in Mountain View abruptly closes, just six years after opening
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With a sign posted to its front window, Mountain View ShowPlace Icon theater at San Antonio Center announced yesterday that it has ceased all operations, much to the dismay of movie-goers who were unaware of its imminent closure. The Mountain View movie theater opened...
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