Lagunitas Forest Knolls
Lagunitas Forest Knolls, CA · Lifestyle
dogtrekker.com
Livermore dog parks: 7 off-leash parks and leashed trails
Livermore dog parks: 7 off-leash parks and leashed trails. Livermore dog parks are run by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, which operates seven fenced dog parks around the city. Each one is an enclosed area built for off-leash play, and all are open from sunrise to sunset. When your dog is ready for a longer walk, two of the district’s open-space parks, Sycamore Grove and Holdener, welcome dogs on leash.
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theorindanews.com
John Goyak, beloved Casa Orinda owner and community fixture, dies
In its 94 years, few changes have been made to Casa Orinda. But now, the beloved Orinda restaurant faces its biggest change yet: the passing of its longtime owner, John Goyak. Goyak, a renowned pillar of the Orinda community, passed away on Sept. 5. Best known for owning the Casa Orinda, he is remembered by family and friends as an authentic, funny and one-of-a-kind member of the community.
The Coconut Mama
Beloved California waterfront restaurant is closing after 20 years of Italian celebrations
California’s recent restaurant losses have erased decades of local dining history, and Vallejo is about to lose one of its few upscale gathering places. Zio Fraedo’s will close its waterfront…
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Benicia Chamber of Commerce
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.
coachellavalleyweekly.com
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.
veranda.com
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...
dogtrekker.com
Dog-friendly hotels in Vacaville: pet fees and rules, hotel by hotel
Dog-friendly hotels in Vacaville: pet fees and rules, hotel by hotel. Dog-friendly hotels in Vacaville cluster on a few streets: Orange Drive, Lawrence Drive, Allison Court and East Monte Vista Avenue. The pet rules are not the same from one hotel to the next. Fees run from nothing to $100 or more per stay, weight limits range from 40 to 50 pounds, and the Courtyard by Marriott takes no pets at all.
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bohemian.com
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.
richmondconfidential.org
‘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.
oaklandside.org
Passing the knife at Oakland’s Delage: New chef, familiar spirit
Love it or hate it, when a chef decides to step away from their restaurant, change is inevitable. A new chef at the helm can mean a few things: a new menu, a new look, or maybe an entirely new restaurant in everything but the name. But for chef Kyle Itani, Delage’s next chapter is not about starting over, but about building on the restaurant’s Michelin-level omakase while adding a few touches of his own.
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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Sisters blend Japanese flavors with American breakfast comfort at Berkeley’s O2 Eatery
An East Bay brunch destination is putting a fresh spin on morning classics by pairing traditional Japanese ingredients with familiar American comfort food. The women behind Berkeley's O2 Eatery stopped by "The Nine" to discuss the inspiration behind their restaurant.
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.