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2023 Wood Family Vineyards “Muy Bueno” Zinfandel – Just in Time for Holidays??
The Wine – “Wine is bottled poetry” – Robert Louis Stevenson. Being produced from one vineyard in Livermore provides a “terroir” of distinction. A dark wine in the glass with medium-heavy viscosity, yet translucent on the edges. Strong aromas of black fruits greet the imbiber followed by tastes of jammy, brightness of plums, red and black cherries and freshly picked berries providing an unparalleled juiciness of flavors. On the palate, the fruit is lively and refreshing with a tinge of spicy nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. A reminder of Christmas spices. On the finish anise and black pepper notes linger along with the jammy fruit and from memory, just a bit more sweetness than the previous vintage. The wine will be released in November.
bayareatelegraph.com
Boichik Bagels Is Facing an “Imposter”
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA — Boichik Bagels is warning customers to take a close look at where they’re ordering their next dozen. The Berkeley-founded bagel company says a lookalike website has copied its photos, product descriptions and branding, offering steep discounts in what the business describes as a scheme to collect customers’ card information.
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contracosta.news
Kiwanis Club of the Delta Hosts Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour
ANTIOCH, CA — The Kiwanis Club of the Delta invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of delicious food while supporting local charities during its 2026 Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. The annual event will take place from 1:00 pm to 5:00...
KQED
Berkeley Voters To Decide Whether to Double City’s Soda Tax
Berkeley was the first city in the U.S. to pass a tax on sugary drinks in 2014. This election, the city is asking voters to double it to 2 cents per fluid ounce. Classes let out at Berkeley High School at 3:33 pm on a recent weekday, and within minutes, scores of teenagers streamed into the Target a few blocks away on Shattuck Avenue for their afternoon soda fix.
diablomag.com
bayareatelegraph.com
A Secret Freezer Full of the Bay Area’s Best Local Ice Cream Is Hiding in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – Lafayette has a handful of ice cream options. But even many locals probably aren’t aware of a little secret–a freezer full of some of the Bay Area’s best local ice cream, inside a totally different shop. Fenton’s has long been known for its...
piedmontexedra.com
Who’s that Good Dog?
Adoption story: Our previous Aussie had passed away, so we were in search of a new dog. We got Gromit when he was 10 weeks old from a breeder in Red Bluff. The breeder also breeds horses, and she had a horse to deliver in Livermore so we met her there. Once we saw Gromit, we knew he was perfect for us!
KTVU FOX 2
"Star Wars"-themed house for Halloween
John and Ginger Staton decorate their house in a special theme every year. This year, the couple picked a Star Wars theme for their home in Livermore. They spoke to KTVU's Frank Mallicoat and Dave Clark about the work they put into create their Halloween themed home.
bayareatelegraph.com
A New Korean Shave Ice and Matcha Cafe Just Opened in Danville
DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA – A new cafe in Danville is serving specialty matcha drinks and Korean shaved ice in the Tri-Valley. Floe Cafe recently began its soft opening at 11000 Crow Canyon Road, Suite E. This location marks the brand’s first in the Bay Area, following its original location in Fullerton, Southern California.
Silicon Valley
A big all-night Indian supermarket just opened in the East Bay
A 24/7 Indian supermarket is celebrating its arrival in Dublin. Apni Mandi Farmers Market is now open for shopping at 2840 Dublin Blvd. in the Fallon Gateway Center. The store is holding a grand-opening event from Oct. 29-Nov. 1 with special deals, promotions, a prize wheel and unnamed “surprises.”
bayareatelegraph.com
rolling out
LaRussell: Built From The Backyard
LaRussell Dwayne Thomas did not arrive here by accident. The Vallejo, California rapper built his name show by show, freestyle by freestyle, long before any major label came calling. He worked in aerospace manufacturing, raised a daughter and quietly created one of the most documented rises in independent hip hop. Now, fresh off a Super Bowl performance and a newly signed deal with Roc Nation, LaRussell sat down with Rolling Out for a wide ranging conversation about legacy, community and what it means to do it all on your own terms.
Mandatory
ABC’s News10 Reporter Leaving After 4 Months, Reveals Reason
An ABC station in the Albany market is losing one of its newer reporters after only four months. He says a new opportunity convinced him to move on, and viewers have just a few days left to see him on air. Alex Berger is leaving News10 ABC Alex Berger will sign off from WTEN-Channel 10 […] The post ABC’s News10 Reporter Leaving After 4 Months, Reveals Reason appeared first on Mandatory .
berkeleyside.org
South Park Drive in Tilden to close for 5 months to protect newts
Why did the newt cross the road? In the case of those that live in the East Bay hills, it’s so they can breed. And because the park district cares about its wild inhabitants, every year it closes the road in question to avoid the prospect of salamander carnage.
hoodline.com
Masa’s Sushi Reported to Seek Downtown Pleasanton Location at 824 Main Street
824 Main St. — Approximate Site of Proposed Pleasanton Location. A California alcohol-license application has put a possible Masa’s Sushi location at 824 Main St. in downtown Pleasanton on the radar. WhatNow reported that paperwork was filed with the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the address. The filing is a step in the process, not confirmation of an opening date or that the restaurant will begin operating.
brentwoodnewsla.com
Brentwood Country Mart hosts Saturday Halloween festivities with costume contest and trick-or-treating
Neighborhood families can compete for prizes, collect candy, and visit the honor-system pumpkin patch. Families across the Westside can kick off their Halloween celebrations this weekend with an afternoon of trick-or-treating and seasonal games at an iconic neighborhood retail hub. Festivities at the Brentwood Country Mart will run from 11...
KRON4 News
Concord home transformed into spooky haunted house for Halloween
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5 Best Restaurants in Richmond, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them
Richmond, California — a city where the Bay’s salt air drifts through neighborhoods old and new, where murals bloom on brick and stucco, where the clang of shipyards and the laughter of children echo across parks and avenues. Here, the skyline is a patchwork: cranes and cranes, eucalyptus and palm, each block humming with the stories of those who built, rebuilt, and keep rebuilding. Richmond is a crossroads — of Black, Latino, Asian, and white, of newcomers and old-timers, of artists, activists, and dreamers who refuse to let the city’s spirit fade.