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Group of California condors recently seen flying over the East Bay
California condors are moving farther into the East Bay. Seven of the endangered birds flew north into Alameda and Contra Costa counties on a circuitous aerial tour on Aug. 18, the conservation group Save Mount Diablo said Monday. The three-hour flight began shortly after noon, when they left their previous evening's roost site south of Ohlone Regional Wilderness. They soared over Pleasanton and Sunol, near the intersection of interstate Highways 580 and 680, over Dublin and Tassajara, and ventured north over Mount Diablo's Pine Canyon near Castle Rock -- which Save Mount Diablo said is a possible future nesting site and where...
Korean fried chicken chain opening 2 new Bay Area locations
(KRON) — A popular Korean fried chicken chain is opening two new locations in the Bay Area. bb.q Chicken is opening in Oakland and San Bruno, according to its website. The Oakland location will open at 5295 College Ave. The San Bruno restaurant will be at 851 Cherry Ave. in the Bayhill Shopping Center near […]
Little Spot Cafe closes its doors, evicted after 22 years
Little Spot Cafe regulars had their last brew Wednesday at their local joint. Three weeks ago, the cafe’s owner, Ken Kurita, was given a 30-day eviction notice, after 12 years in business. You wouldn’t have guessed that the eclectic cafe on 23rd and South Van Ness was about to...
All Around Alameda – Fall is on the Way
History tours, dazzling performances, a candidate forum, and a fall market. It may still feel like summer, but fall technically began last weekend with the Autumnal Equinox. Evidence of that is finally on the horizon. The leaves are starting to change, pumpkin spice lattes are being served at our local coffee shops , and fall events are popping up. This week, send off summer in style by dancing to some rock n’ roll at the final West is Best summer concert , and welcome autumn with delicious food and beautiful artisan wares at Faction Brewing’s Fall Market .
Watch: Rescued mountain lion cub snuggles with 'perfect plushy'
The Oakland Zoo has shared adorable footage of its newly acquired mountain lion cub snuggling with its favorite toy and comfort item – a plushy stuffed dog. “The perfect plushy just hits different!” the zoo exclaimed via social media. Footage shows Briar, who was rescued in early August...
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