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A Beloved East Bay Ice Cream Shop Is Closing — Its Final Day Is Sunday

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA – Fosters Freeze, located at 1593 First Street in downtown Livermore, will serve its final customers on Sunday, November 15, 2026, bringing an end to a local tradition that stretches back to the 1950s. The reason for the closure isn’t declining business or a dispute with the...

Livermore, CA · 1d
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Born 85 Years Ago Today in California, the Rhythm Guitarist Who Co-Founded One of Rock’s Biggest Bands With His Younger Brother

On this day (November 9) in 1941, Thomas Richard Fogerty was born in Berkeley, California. Alongside younger brother John Fogerty, Tom played rhythm guitar and occasionally sang background vocals for the groundbreaking swamp-rock outfit Creedence Clearwater Revival. However, escalating tensions between the siblings led to Tom Fogerty’s exit from the...

Berkeley, CA · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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5 Local Restaurants in Orinda, California Worth Adding to Your Dining List

Orinda, California, may be a small community, but its dining scene offers more variety than visitors might expect. From traditional American comfort food and freshly carved meats to Japanese cuisine, Mexican favorites, and Indian dishes, the city has options for different tastes and occasions. Some restaurants have been part of the community for decades, while... The post 5 Local Restaurants in Orinda, California Worth Adding to Your Dining List appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Orinda, CA · 22h

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Popular Japanese specialty grocer to open new downtown store in this East Bay city

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. - A highly anticipated, locally-owned Japanese grocery store is set to open another Bay Area location this month. Osaka Marketplace will open a roughly 42,000-square-foot store at 155 Crescent Plaza in the shopping and dining district of Downtown Pleasant Hill. The market features a "curated selection of...

Pleasant Hill, CA · 19h
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Fosters Freeze in Livermore to serve final frosties this Sunday

The family-run Fosters Freeze in Livermore will close for good on Sunday as its owner retires. Known for its burgers, shakes and soft-serve ice cream, Fosters Freeze has been a mainstay on First Street for generations of residents since it opened in 1955. “Thank you for your loyalty, your kindness...

Livermore, CA · 1d

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San Pablo Voters Boost Sales Tax to 10% as Casino Cash Dries Up

San Pablo shoppers will soon pay a 10% sales tax on most purchases after voters approved Measure R, a temporary half-cent increase city officials say is meant to loosen the city's grip on a casino revenue stream that has stopped growing the way it used to. The measure passed to fund general services and reduce San Pablo's reliance on Casino San Pablo, which for years has bankrolled a majority of the city's budget.

San Pablo, CA · 2d

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11 Oakland, California Brunch Spots That Make Weekend Mornings Worth Getting Up For

One Oakland diner has a display of model trains, so your eggs Benedict might come with a tiny railroad view. I love that detail. It tells you brunch here doesn’t have to be serious. The quirks keep coming. One spot has a pie case stocked with homemade specials like...

Oakland, CA · 3d

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‘We expanded too quickly.’ Bay Area doughnut favorite to close half its shops

Johnny Doughnuts, known for nostalgic creations made with high-quality ingredients, is shutting down three of its six Bay Area locations.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Zendaya buys vintage gold Rolex watch at Oakland market

A vintage watch seller said she was “really, really honored” that the actor purchased a $6,000 watch from her booth Saturday at the Oakland Vintage Market.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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Cook’s Seafood Closes After a Historic 98 Years

After nearly a century of operation, Cook’s Seafood, a local fish market and restaurant, permanently closed on Oct. 29. Management notified employees of the closure at 3 a.m. that morning. The cause of the closure remains unknown to the public, but the establishments in both Menlo Park and Pleasanton have permanently ceased operations.

Menlo Park, CA · 2d

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The Bay Area’s newest Asian supermarkets — ranked

You can learn all about a person by where they shop for groceries. In San Francisco, home cooks with an affinity for organic local produce and seasonal ice cream have Bi-Rite Market, while anyone looking to avoid animal products knows Rainbow Grocery Cooperative will have the best selection of vegetarian items.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 3d

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This New Berkeley, California Restaurant Is Bringing Farm-To-Table Cooking To A Beloved Old Dining Spot

The chef grows some of the produce for this breakfast menu on his own farm. That alone makes me want a table. He also cooked at well-known Bay Area restaurants before landing here. The dining room sat empty for over a year. Before that, one beloved neighborhood restaurant filled it...

Berkeley, CA · 1d

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10 Restaurants in the 925 Serving Big Thanksgiving Meals

Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and restaurants across the 925 are getting ready to serve some seriously big holiday meals. Some people like to cook at home. Others prefer to dine out! If you’re in the later category, this list is for you. Prices range...

Walnut Creek, CA · 2d

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We Ranked California’s Best Thai Restaurants And These 12 Are The Ones That Made The List

One spot on this list serves its spicy curries on disposable plates, and that’s part of the charm. Another built its whole reputation around roasted duck and jade noodles. Then there’s a vegetarian kitchen in a polished, modern room making crunchy sides meant to mimic duck skin. I have to give that one credit for pure creativity.

California · 2d

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Popular Oakland nightclub to close; no reason given

OAKLAND, Calif. - A popular Oakland nightclub is closing abruptly at the end of the month. Crybaby, located on Telegraph Avenue across from the Fox Theater, announced Tuesday on social media that its doors will soon close. The post did not give a reason why. "Crybaby is closing its doors...

Oakland, CA · 1h

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New Dunkin is Coming to Pleasant Hill, With Deep Local Roots

PLEASANT HILL, CA — A new Dunkin’ is coming to Pleasant Hill. And although it’s a national chain, this particular one has some surprisingly deep local roots. The new location, at 1900 Contra Costa Boulevard, is expected to open in December 2026, according to franchise owner Matt Cobo, who confirmed the plans directly to Bay Area Telegraph.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 2d

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Update: Park District Seeks Feedback on Contra Loma Regional Park

The East Bay Regional Park District is asking the community to help plan what comes next at Contra Loma Regioal Park in the City of Antioch. The park district wants to know which swim and aquatic features are most important to the community, and what other recreational opportunities would improve your park experience and benefit the community. The survey is available through November 30, 2026.

Antioch, CA · 2d

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Fish Emeryville's Scores for 11/9/2026:

New Huck Finn • Full Day • 23 Anglers • 230 Rockfish, 164 Dungeness Crab. Oakland Anglers II • Full Day • 24 Anglers • 240 Dungeness Crab, 62 Rockfish. Pacific Pearl • Full Day • 16 Anglers • 160 Rockfish, 116 Dungeness Crab.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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Chantel Brooks' family hosts concert in Vallejo to raise funds for search

Chantel Brooks’ family is hosting a benefit concert in Vallejo on Sunday evening to raise money for the search. Performances start around 6 p.m. at Noble Studios on Solano Avenue. Chantel Brooks was last seen in a Fairfield CVS parking lot back in July. Police suspect foul play but...

Vallejo, CA · 2d

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Oakland’s 53-Year-Old Barbecue Favorite Finally Opens at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf

A longtime Oakland barbecue restaurant has officially brought its popular Southern-style cooking to one of San Francisco’s busiest tourist destinations. Everett and Jones Barbeque has opened its long-awaited Fisherman’s Wharf location, giving residents and visitors another place to enjoy smoked brisket, ribs, chicken, and traditional Southern sides. The new restaurant is located at 300 Jefferson... The post Oakland’s 53-Year-Old Barbecue Favorite Finally Opens at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

San Francisco, CA · 23h