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A Taste of Germany by the Benicia Waterfront
As the warm September sun casts a golden glow over Benicia's First Street Green, the air fills with the inviting aroma of sizzling bratwurst and the vibrant notes of live music. It's a scene that promises laughter, camaraderie, and a shared celebration of culture — all hallmarks of the Benicia Oktoberfest.
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Napa’s Trinitas Cellars comes to El Paseo for a five-course dinner, with the winemaker in the room
Wildest Restaurant & Bar opens its season on 11 November — and adds Thanksgiving, later hours, Monday service and a nightly 2-for-1 happy hour. Wildest Restaurant & Bar will host Trinitas Cellars of Napa Valley for a five-course wine dinner on Wednesday, 11 November at 5:30 pm, with Trinitas winemaker Kale Anderson pouring and talking through the bottles. It is the next instalment of the restaurant’s Terroir Series and the first marquee night of its 2026–27 season.
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Sommeliers Say You Should Order Wine Like You’d Choose Art
The similarities between wine and art are a bit shocking but not unfounded. Each serves as an expression of human creativity and a masterful example of centuries-old craft, challenging the enthusiast to examine their complexities and techniques. Despite the fact that “vintage” has a different meaning when you’re talking about...
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Monsters in Napa: ‘…Rebobs!’ Returns to Lucky Penny
While this reviewer has definitely left some shows thinking, “What the hell was that?”, there isn’t a show that has elicited that kind of reaction from me (but in a wholly delightful and ridiculously entertaining way) as much as the Barry Martin-directed Revenge of the Rebobs! The ’80s-themed cryptozoology musical comedy runs at the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center in Napa through Nov. 8.
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‘Eighty years is a remarkable milestone’: Richmond’s Temple Beth Hillel marks anniversary with songs and stories.
Temple Beth Hillel celebrated its 80th anniversary Saturday in Richmond, bringing together current and former congregants for a shared meal, storytelling and live music. As former congregants reunited, Maggie Jacobs, who has been a member since 2001, spent the evening welcoming congregants at the door with hugs before moving from one table to another, greeting familiar faces.
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East Bay Express
Three young bands bring punk to Berkeley
The Punk or Treat Halloween party at Gilman Brewing, the brewpub located next to the famous punk club at 924 Gilman, will feature three local bands just beginning to gain some recognition for themselves: Pretty & Pissed; Darling, I’m dying; and Define Desperate. Pretty & Pissed is an evolving...
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East Bay Express
Oakland’s Upstairs cafe makes room for community
Above Andres Giraldo Florez’s Snail Bar, a cafe sits at the top of the stairs. Uniformity is not central to the design aesthetic. Formerly an apartment, the conversion from someone’s living room into a retail space remains informal. The curtains, sofa cushions and blanket throws belong to another era. One in which Stevie Nicks’ “Gypsy” would feel right at home. An abstract painting is mounted on the ceiling. Multiple light sources and multiple chairs face in multiple directions. With a hifi system playing mood-enhancing music, Upstairs is a cozy neighborhood third place with comfort built into its DNA.
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Daily Californian
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Raccoon rescued after being stranded on top of Alameda hangar
(KRON) — This wild animal reached new heights on Monday. A raccoon apparently got stuck on top of a hangar near Alameda Point, according to the Alameda Police Department. APD said that the caller who reported the incident said it had been stuck overnight and couldn’t find a way back down. Alameda’s Animal Control team […]
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Orinda movie Greg Garthe made at age 12 inspired his latest film
Greg Garthe knew he wanted to be a filmmaker when he was six years old. Growing up in Orinda, he eventually turned the neighborhood woods, creeks and backyards into makeshift movie sets, enlisting friends to star in homemade productions. Now, decades after those childhood adventures, Garthe is returning to the...
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San Ramon’s newest dessert craving: Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts
Nestled in a quiet corner of San Ramon, Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts, which opened on July 22, 2026, has been steadily rising through the ranks of the dessert franchise. However, it is not the first of its kind: the original branch is well established in Oakland, where its journey began.
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The pleasures of a leisurely lunch
Lunch has often been billed as an insider’s way to enjoy a chef’s offerings without the more complex and costly challenges of the dinner menu. That’s not strictly true these days, since most restaurants run the same menu and prices all day long. But still, lunch offers the pleasures of less crowded dining rooms, more relaxed staff and a chance for more personal attention.