FOOD & DRINK
Walmart to close store in Fremont
Walmart announced Thursday that it plans to close one of its locations in Fremont next month. The store located at 40580 Albrae St. is scheduled to close on May 24, the company said. Walmart said it decided to shutter the store because it "hasn’t performed as well as we hoped."...
Costumed apes ride on horseback near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO — It’s not unusual to see a strangecostumed character on the streets of San Francisco, but it’s not every day that they’re riding a horse. At about noon Wednesday, a trio of menacing-looking apes were seen trotting along the West Bluff Picnic Area at Crissy Field. The three simians did not speak to passersby as they headed toward the Fort Point National Historic Site at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge followed by a small camera crew. A few people on rental bikes were so surprised that they almost fell over, and several nearby dogs were alarmed by the presence of the riders, likely startled by the unfamiliar stink of their paws.
Temple nightclub was riddled with dangerous defects, mice, complaints say
A San Francisco nightclub known for techie parties blamed its abrupt closure on financial issues, but a paper trail of complaints suggests there may be more to the club’s shutdown than the venue is letting on. Temple, located at 540 Howard St., is slated to shut its doors forever...
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Shadowbrook, Villa Azteca, Wild Fish
Check, Please! Bay Area, season 19, episode 2, airs Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. Check, Please! Bay Area makes more waves in the Monterey Bay Area! Located next to Soquel Creek in Capitola, the historic Shadowbrook serves up their signature Pacific Rim salmon and prime rib alongside an extensive and locally-focused wine list, all set in rustic yet undeniably classy quarters. Then, with unique favorites like buttery roasted bone marrow, Villa Azteca brings an unexpected twist to Mexican cuisine in Salinas — alongside classics like chile relleno and chilaquiles. Finally, just off of Lighthouse Avenue, Wild Fish in Pacific Grove dishes up organic bistro fare — from ling cod katsu to bouillabaisse — that’s locally fished, farmed, and foraged. Reporter Cecilia Phillips rounds out this week’s episode with a visit to Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville for a taste of its jams, fruit picking, and famous seasonal pies.
East Bay Street Photographers Want You to Take ‘Notice’
When photographers come together to show their work, the stories flow. That’s sure to be the case at the Oakland Photo Workshop on Friday, May 3, as the Oakland Street Photography Collective and the East Bay Photo Collective host “NOTICE.” The event will feature work from top-tier Bay Area street photographers from the Oakland Street Photography Collective, and is curated by pablo circa and Demandre Ward (who are also members of the Oakland Street Photography Collective).
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.