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Costumed apes ride on horseback near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge
It’s not unusual to see a strange costumed 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.
Dead whale near Alameda moved to determine cause of death
A tow boat with flashing lights slowly maneuvered through the water, pulling what appeared to be a large mass with several birds perched on top in the San Francisco Bay on Monday. "It's 40,000 pounds. It is 35 feet long," said Capt. Philip Delano of TowBoatUS San Francisco Bay and...
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...
Award-winning Oakland brewery to close permanently this weekend
(KRON) — An award-winning brewery and taproom near Oakland’s Jack London Square will be pouring its last pints this weekend. In a post on its Instagram page, Buck Wild Brewing announced that it was closing and its final day of service will be this Sunday. “Friends, it is with a very heavy heart that we […]
San Francisco's Outside Lands Festival announces headliners
(KRON) – The fifteenth annual music festival Outside Lands Festival has announced the headliners. Tyler the Creator, The Killers, Sturgill Simpson, The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Kaytranada, Jungle, Chris Lake, and Gryffin are listed as top headliners. Pop star Post Malone is also headlining with a special county set. The three-day festival will also include […]
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