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Gospel music tells story of overcoming in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. - Gospel music has long been an outlet to share the story of the Black community. At one of the few historic churches that still has a robust choir, Allen Temple’s 70-member chorus rehearsed for Sunday service on Tuesday evening, led by songwriter and composer Derrick Hall.
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Napa's Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food Restaurant
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating legacy, culture, and culinary excellence with entrepreneurs Ann Groux and Sheneen Brown, the powerhouse cousins behind Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food Restaurant — Napa’s first and only female-minority owned soul food restaurant.
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Valencia Street Stunner: We Be Sushi Rolls Its Last Maki After 39 Years
After nearly four decades feeding the Mission, chef-owner Andy Tonozuka has retired and closed We Be Sushi's last remaining outpost on Valencia Street, ending a 39-year run that turned the counter-style sushi bar into a neighborhood fixture. Tonozuka, 76, stepped away from day-to-day service this month, leaving a conspicuous vacancy on the corridor.
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Napa’s La Onda Latin Fest Abruptly Axed After Starry Lineup Reveal
La Onda, the BottleRock-produced Latin music festival in Napa, has been abruptly canceled for 2026, barely after its splashy lineup hit the internet. The two-day event, set for May 30–31 at the Napa Valley Expo, will not happen this year, organizers announced Monday night. Ticket holders were told refunds are on the way, and organizers stressed they are still hoping the festival can make a comeback.
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Rapper Lyrics Born's Noise Pop show // Update on the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts // Oakland singer Veotis Latchison on his first SFJAZZ show
Welcome to “The Sights + Sounds Show with Jeneé Darden,” where every week we tap into the Bay Area arts scene and bring you rich conversations with artists. On today’s show: Bay Area hip-hop icon Lyrics Born talks about his new song and upcoming concert during the Noise Pop Festival. Then, we get an update on the fate of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. And a young Oakland singer is preparing for his first SFJazz show.
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Around Berkeley: ‘All My Sons’ at Berkeley Rep, e-bike class, Fix-it Fest
Never miss local events! Sign up for Berkeleyside’s arts and culture newsletter, The Scene. And check out our roundup of affordable things to do anytime in Berkeley. 📚 The Fountain Theatre of Los Angeles, Adrienne Torf, and the Arts Research Center host a discussion and celebrate the legacy of June Jordan’s original Poetry for the People program at UC Berkeley, featuring former student-teacher poets who worked directly with Jordan and instructors who continue her legacy. Thursday, Feb. 26, 3:30 p.m. Hearst Field Annex, D3. FREE.
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For Classic, Unpretentious Sushi, I Love This Lafayette Neighborhood Restaurant
Lafayette, California – It feels like it can be impossible to find a normal sushi restaurant these days. Everybody is leaning into sustainable, foraged items. Or they’re loading their rolls up with fancy and exotic tuna or other expensive fish, or pivoting to ramen/udon. When I want a...
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North Italia opening March 25th at Plaza Escuela in Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that North Italia, (same owners as Cheesecake Factory) would be opening at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek in March, and there is a slight adjustment to the opening date according to their website and signage outside. The new open date is March 25th. From a...
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Oakhurst Country Club Unveils The Clubhouse Kitchen
Oakhurst Country Club (Clayton, Calif.) recently debuted The Clubhouse Kitchen, a new modern and casual dining space for members and guests of the Clayton, California private club. The new restaurant is a complete renovation and rebrand of the Club’s former Bistro 19 restaurant. The renovation project took over six weeks to finish.
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Raising Cane’s to open at major San Francisco tourist spot
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Popular fast-food chain known for its chicken fingers, Raising Cane’s, is opening another San Francisco location. This one is opening at one of the city’s top tourist destinations, Fisherman’s Wharf, a Raising Cane’s representative tells KRON4. Raising Cane’s will be located at 211 Jefferson St., next to ZK Gallery, according to […]
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The Slanted Door Returning to San Francisco in 2027
The Slanted Door, the renowned Vietnamese restaurant, is set to reopen in San Francisco at 584 Valencia Street. The original Valencia Street location will return after a seven-year hiatus, following the closure of the Ferry Building restaurant in March 2020, which is now occupied by Arquet, according to SFist. The reopening comes after the unexpected death of founder and chef Charles Phan just over a year ago. While a precise reopening date has yet to be confirmed, The Slanted Door Group, led by executive chef Dong Choi, aims to reopen in early 2027. Customers can expect the restaurant’s signature modern Vietnamese cuisine, including fresh spring rolls, shaking beef, and classic vermicelli bowls.
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Berkeley cafe 'ammatka is this Indigenous duo's latest project bringing Ohlone knowledge to Bay Area museums.
Ohlone tater tots, with aioli from locally grown tarragon, oregano, sage, and chives. A smoked duck sandwich with Mt. Tam Triple Cream cheese and housemade rose hip jam. Chia seed flour brownies with black walnuts and elderflower soda. These are a few of the reasonably priced seasonal dishes featured at...
Thomas Smith
What to Know About Marufuku Ramen in SF's Japantown
If you are headed to San Francisco's Japantown and craving a bowl of rich, Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, Marufuku Ramen is one of the neighborhood's biggest draws. The shop is inside Japan Center upstairs in the Kinokuniya building), and it is known for its milky pork-bone broth, ultra-thin noodles, and classic toppings like chashu and a seasoned soft-boiled egg. (MARUFUKU RAMEN)
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Smuin Contemporary Ballet Unveils FUTURE FORWARD Spring Season
Smuin Contemporary Ballet will present its annual spring season, FUTURE FORWARD, running April 17–May 17 in San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Mountain View. The program features newly commissioned works by Andrea Schermoly and Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, alongside repertory by Katarzyna Skarpetowska and the late founder Michael Smuin. Performances...
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The 7 Best Restaurants We Reviewed in the 925 This Year
A big part of my day involves visiting and photographing restaurants around the 925 for you, our readers. Here at the Bay Area Telegraph, we’ve had a busy start to 2026. I’ve already visited and reviewed 10+ restaurants, and our team has been busy too. These are 7...