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San Jose fast-food workers put the heat on Taco Bell with strike
Taco Bell workers in San Jose went on a one-day strike Wednesday, alleging the fast-food restaurant of providing unsafe working conditions and cutting workers' hours.Workers at the Taco Bell location near the corner of S. King Rd. and Tully Rd. claim kitchen temperatures rise to nearly 90 degrees, alleging the company has failed to repair the restaurant's air conditioner. They also complain of gas leaks in the kitchen.Workers also accuse Taco Bell of reducing employee hours while simultaneously hiring new workers. The location, which is a joint Taco Bell and KFC, closed its front doors during an afternoon picket, but...
Daytime rave coming to downtown San Jose
A music festival with a rave flavor is coming to downtown San Jose this weekend. Social media influencers San Jose Foos are bringing the music to Discovery Meadow park. Popular DJ and producer Gordo will be the headliner. Raves are often described as large warehouse parties with DJs playing electronic...
Taco Bell, KFC Workers in San José Walk Out Over Hot, Dangerous Conditions
Employees at a Taco Bell and KFC location in San José walked off the job Wednesday afternoon, protesting high kitchen temperatures and other unsafe working conditions ahead of a vote by state regulators on indoor heat protections for workers. Staff members at the joint franchise allege that they have...
San Jose Foos host Latin 'tech-house music mecca'
SAN JOSE, Calif. - For the first time, San Jose will host a Latin house music festival for one day only. The San Jose Foos are taking over Discovery Meadows on Woz Way on Saturday and will turn it into a "tech-house music mecca" for all to enjoy. The event...
This New San Jose Bánh Mì Shop Puts a Creative Spin on the Traditional Sandwich
At Mommy’s Bánh Mì, a new counter-service restaurant in San Jose, the popular Vietnamese sandwiches come loaded with unexpected fillings like tender slices of porchetta, strips of fried chicken, and housemade cilantro aioli. The restaurant, which is located at 86 North Market Street, just had its soft opening in April, but the concept has been in the oven for years.
Bay Area fast food prices rise despite inflation slowing down
Consumers received a much-needed cooldown as inflation slowed more than expected in May, new data detailed. But it didn’t quite drop for the fast-food industry. More than two months after California’s fast-food workers saw a pay increase to $20 per hour, consumers are noticing the increase in the price of their go-to orders.
Entrepreneur turns his Asa Los Altos restaurant over to colleagues
Saying that he is “stretched too thin” to devote the proper attention his family and his two restaurants deserve, Bay Area entrepreneur Andrew Welch announced Tuesday afternoon that two of his longtime colleagues will take over the Asa Los Altos location. The restaurant on downtown’s State Street will...
It’s time to say goodbye to ‘Hello’
On Thursday, the Stanford Public Art Committee hosted the event “Goodbye, ‘Hello’” to commemorate the de-installation of the looming, 15-foot tall sculpture by Xu Zhen at Meyer Green. Alia Farid’s sculpture “Amulets” will replace the twisted Corithinian column next fall as part of the Stanford Plinth Project.
Bill Burr in San Jose
In the contemporary world of sensitivity and delicate interaction, comedian Bill Burr stands as something of a fiery relic from a time past. Born and raised in Boston, Burr earned his stripes in the ruthless New York stand-up comedy scene before hitting it big in the mid-aughts. Known for his relentless, angry and bitter perspective on life, he charms audiences with unexpected moments of kindness, wisdom and humility. Since taking the comedy world by storm, Burr has transitioned into television and film, starring in hit shows like Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian. Though he’s more Hollywood than ever, Burr retains that spirited, pull-no-punches patter that first made him a hit.
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