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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...
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...
Officials, experts emphasize rarity of recent SF coyote attack
A recent attack by a wild coyote in Golden Gate Park doesn’t imply a broad increase in the danger posed by the animals, according to wildlife experts who spoke with The Examiner. Captain Patrick Foy, a member of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s law-enforcement division, said it was important to remember that a wild animal attacking a person is “a pretty rare event.” “It’s something that garners widespread...
Flintstone House to Open to Public as Stoneage Omakase, a High End Sushi Pop-Up
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 pop-up with a Michelin-credentialed chef. Amusingly, it's called Stoneage Omakase, and as the Chronicle reports, it...
The Best Clam Chowder In SF
Welcome to our very important guide to San Francisco’s most beloved drinkable seafood dish—and we’re not talking about cioppino. Clam chowder, in all its thick, creamy glory, is everywhere in this city, from West Coast-ified versions with shell-on clams to, of course, the legendary hollowed-out bread bowls.
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!!!
Califuegos, Historical Walks, Handmade Pacifica
Califuegos, the Coastside-based So-Cal surf, Latin, alt-country, rock, alternative Mexi-Americana band (in other words – labels don’t apply!) born in the haze of wildfires in 2010 will celebrate the release of their third album in a free party at OPL. Those lucky enough to get in will have an opportunity to purchase a pre-release copy of “Like it Used to Be.” Written between 2020-2023, “Like it Used to Be” The new ablum includes nine tracks written between 2020 and 2023 that were recorded last summer at Brothers Chinese Recording in Oakland California.
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.
BART hired falcon handlers to scare off pigeons. Pigeon lovers are fighting back
As commuting crowds make their way to the Hayward BART station each morning, the arid town heats up and pigeons surrounding the station begin to multiply exponentially. Under the tracks, a chorus of baby birds hums. Inside the station, thousands of pigeon feathers adorn the ceiling. Bird spikes sprout from nearly every surface and in the station’s concrete crevices, pigeons hide in nests and on mounds of caked feces.
Popular San Francisco fried chicken spot spreads its wings in Napa
The Bird, a fast-casual restaurant billing itself as San Francisco’s favorite fried chicken, has partnered with Super Duper Burger’s at Napa’s Bel Aire Plaza to offer its popular chicken sandwich as part of a delicious collaboration. Both restaurants are part of Adriano Paganini’s Back of the House restaurant group.
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.
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...
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.
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