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Tibetan monks to create sand mandala in Mendocino
This summer, the venerable monks of Sera Jey Monastic University will bring the sacred art of creating Tibetan sand mandalas to the Mendocino Coast. This special event is a fundraiser for the Sera Jey Foundation, which supports the education of exiled Tibetan youth in India and promotes global kindness. The...
Glasiers Local 718 Members Strike For Living Wages
Original image (4032x3024) Members of Glasiers Local 718 have been on strike for over three weeks for living wages. The workers reported that despite continuing profits of millions the bosses refuse to. make an offer that will keep up with inflation in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Many members...
13 arrested as CHP surge operations in Oakland ramp up
(KRON) — In the first surge operation in Oakland since California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the expansion of California Highway Patrol deployment within the city, authorities made over a dozen arrests, the CHP announced Wednesday. The surge operation, which took place on Saturday, involved CHP Golden Gate Division's airplane and helicopter assisting officers on the […]
San Francisco Giants Trade Struggling Closer for Promising Pitcher and Outfielder
The San Francisco Giants are considering a potential trade to address their struggling closer, Camilo Doval, as they navigate the MLB trade deadline and their playoff aspirations. Jose Fleury is the No. 6 prospect in the Astros' farm system, with a 6.31 ERA in 25.2 innings pitched. Colin Barber, an...
Uptown Oakland Favorite Duende Has Closed After 11 Years
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Duende, the modern Spanish restaurant from chef Paul Canales, has closed. Canales confirmed the last day of service was Sunday, June 30. “We had a great run,” Canales says, “there’s no doubt about it, and I’m super appreciative of that. But it’s just not sustainable to keep going.”
San Jose residents say 7-story apartments too big for Willow Glen
A proposed seven-story apartment and townhome project could bring 126 homes and a new retail space to Willow Glen, but many residents in the neighborhood are not happy about the plan. Almost 200 people called in to a June 3 community meeting hosted by San Jose Planning Department officials. Callers raised concerns about the imposing presence... The post San Jose residents say 7-story apartments too big for Willow Glen appeared first on San José Spotlight.
The Bailard Foundation Distributes $1M in its First Five Years
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Bailard, Inc., an independent wealth and asset management firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, proudly announces its Bailard Foundation reached $1 million in grants and donations distributed in just its first five years. As of June 30, 2024, the Bailard Foundation has distributed $1,008,037 since its inception in June 2019, over 90% of which has directly benefited the local Bay Area community. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717989078/en/ Through the Foundation and volunteer events, Bailard, Inc. continues to prioritize and support community impact (Photo: Business Wire)
East Bay police warn pet owners after multiple reports of deadly coyote attacks on cats
When it comes to coyotes and pets, wildlife officials say it's just not worth the risk."Bring pets inside, leash your pets while you're walking, remove access to anything that might attract a coyote," Krysten Kellum, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.Coyote sightings are forcing the temporary closure of parks in San Francisco, including Saint Mary's Rec Center Field and Presidio's Mountain Lake Park dog area.VIDEO: Family of 5 coyotes, including 3 pups, spotted playing on SF baseball fieldABC7 News caught on video a family outing as five coyotes began playing on the baseball field for...
Ladies Kynte Ridez MC Gives Bay Area Girls Club Members A Day To Remember.
The Knyte Ryderz, an all-female motorcycle club based out of Baypoint, California along with the Bay Area Girls Club located at 260 Broadway in Richmond, California, that serves Richmond girls with mentoring and educational programs will team up together on Saturday, 27th and take the girls to a Princess Brunch and Spa Day at the famous Huckleberry Restaurant in Fairfield, California , and a trip that includes a visit to the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield as well.
Turf war over Bay Area synthetic fields heats up again
The debate over natural grass versus artificial turf continues in communities in the Bay Area.Carrie Levin is a Sunnyvale resident and passionate advocate against synthetic turf."I care because this stuff works its way in the storm drains and these storm drains go to the bay and the water in the bay end up in our drinking water and marine life and habitat so it's affecting it," Levin said.The Fremont Union High School District has five high schools that already have synthetic fields.On Tuesday, the District's Board of Trustees unanimously approved upgrading three of those fields with newer synthetic turf instead...
Michelin-starred restaurateurs taking over Ferry Building’s Slanted Door space
A new tenant will set up shop at the Ferry Building to take over the Slanted Door’s former outpost in San Francisco’s iconic waterfront building, building officials announced Tuesday. The team behind Sorrel, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Pacific Heights, will open its next eatery at the Ferry Building Marketplace early in 2025 after it signed a 15-year lease. The Slanted Door, which shuttered at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, decamped from the Ferry Building two months ago, citing high costs associated with renovating the...
Lights out on ‘Jesus Saves’ Cross on the Hill
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Commuters on Interstate 580 heading east toward the Altamont Pass at night are no longer greeted by an illuminated cross on the hillside that reads “Jesus Saves”. While the 550 feet tall by 240 feet wide grass carving of the cross is...
49ers Player Appears To Take A Vicious Shot At Teammate Brandon Aiyuk With Loud & Clear Message On Social Media
There seems to be some major drama brewing in San Francisco between wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings. Despite being one of the most consistent teams in the NFL for the better part of a decade, the San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of an offseason from hell. They can’t stay out of the media because Aiyuk is demanding a new contract or alluding to a trade.
South SF police warn of vehicle burglaries at gas stations and shopping centers
(KRON) — Recent vehicle burglaries in South San Francisco have prompted police to issue a safety alert. According to the South San Francisco Police Department, several strong-armed robberies and smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries have occurred at gas stations and shopping centers. The burglaries, which police call a "crime of opportunity," are being committed in the Westborough […]
Mercury News: Sci fi-themed bar and grill to reopen in Downtown Campbell
The Mercury News published a nice introduction into what the owners of the soon to be opening 7 Stars Bar and Grill are trying to do with their new location in Downtown Campbell. Their location in Downtown Campbell is expected to be a continuation of their previous location in San Jose that closed in 2021.
London Breed ‘should be too ashamed to run' for re-election as SF mayor, Andrew Yang says
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Former United States presidential candidate Andrew Yang has some strong opinions about San Francisco and its mayor, he shared on KRON4 News Monday. When asked if any of this year’s mayoral candidates interested him, Yang responded with criticism of London Breed. “I would say that if you’re a city that’s undergone […]
2 death row inmates to be resentenced amid review into decades of prosecutorial misconduct in Alameda County, DA announces
(CNN) — The Alameda County District Attorney’s office on Tuesday announced the resentencing of two death row inmates amid an ongoing ordered review of dozens of death penalty cases to determine whether prosecutors in those cases intentionally excluded Black and Jewish jurors.
UCSF School of Nursing Steps Into Future with Farewell to Longtime Home
Saying goodbye is never easy. But in the case of the UCSF School of Nursing, trading an aging building for a future home is a sentimental end for a new beginning. “I feel a little emotional about it. It’s bittersweet.”. Carol Dawson-Rose,. PhD, RN, FAAN. “I’ve spent a lot...
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