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Lines Form Early At This Bare-Bones Bodega Bay, California Cafe For White And Red Clam Chowder Worth The Drive

Some of the best meals on the California coast come from a counter window, not a fancy dining room. In Bodega Bay, a tiny seafood shack by the marina draws a line before lunch even starts, and people happily wait 20 to 30 minutes for a cup of chowder. There...

Bodega Bay, CA · 2d
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This under-the-radar Wine Country restaurant has one of California's most thrilling wine lists

You can taste a 121-year-old wine among the redwoods on the edge of the Bay Area, but you'll need to hurry. The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, a little-known restaurant nestled along Sonoma County's Russian River, is currently pouring a 1905 Madeira, produced the same year the historic resort property was established. The Guerneville restaurant only has one bottle and it's running low, though a visit to the Lodge is well worth it for the food, too. In a review published today, Chronicle restaurant critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan gave Dawn Ranch three stars for its "intentional, exceptional food," which "has the potential to transform Guerneville into something quite unrecognizable."

Guerneville, CA · 11d
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These 7 California Spots Turn Fall Into Cioppino Season With Seafood Stew

When the fog rolls in and the air turns crisp, a bowl of cioppino starts to make a lot of sense. This tomato-based seafood stew was born in San Francisco, and it still shows up on menus up and down the California coast. Some places pile it with Dungeness crab,...

San Francisco, CA · 1d
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Northern California player wins big Powerball prize as $847 million jackpot hit

A Powerball ticket sold in Northern California fell just one number short of winning the $847 million jackpot, lottery officials said. Instead, the lucky ticket won $73,668. The ticket matched four winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Wednesday, Nov. 4, the California State Lottery said. California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners. A player in New Jersey won the $847 million jackpot. Where was winning Powerball ticket sold in California? The lucky ticket was sold at a Chevron station at 3411 Blume Drive in San Pablo, lottery officials said. What were winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing? The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53 and 56 with a Powerball of 21. The Power Play multiplier was 2x. What is the Powerball jackpot up to now? The jackpot now rises to an estimated $20 million , with a cash value of about $8.6 million, for the next drawing Saturday, Nov. 7, the national Powerball site said. More than a million other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said. There were more than 130,000 winners in California. The Powerball jackpot was

California · 4d

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Santa Rosa’s Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant Permanently Closes

Santa Rosa’s Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant has abruptly closed its doors, bringing an end to Sonoma County’s only establishment dedicated to Ethiopian cuisine. According to the Press Democrat, while a sign on the door of the Fourth Street eatery indicates temporary renovations, an employee confirmed via social media that the closure is permanent.

Santa Rosa, CA · 3d

The Takeout

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7 Best And 8 Worst McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches

McDonald's has an extensive array of breakfast sandwiches, but some are better than others. Here's what to order for a satisfying start to the day.

Sonoma, CA · 3d

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Weebly Co-Founder Revived a 103-Year-Old California Roadside Stand After a Yearlong Restoration

Weebly co-founder Chris Fanini saw something worth saving in a California roadside stand with more than a century of history. After the business changed hands, his hospitality group spent about a year restoring the property and preparing it for a new chapter. The location first welcomed travelers as a root...

Cloverdale, CA · 23h

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Playing The Dead Announces November & December Shows

The spirit of the Grateful Dead is alive and well in Northern California, and Playing The Dead is helping keep the music moving forward with a series of performances throughout November and December. From the historic streets of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to the coastal community of Pacifica and the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, the band is bringing the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead to familiar gathering places for Bay Area music lovers.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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Napa native investing love and money into Napa nightlife

A lifetime ago, as a teenager attending Vintage High School, John Truchard was more interested in farming than in music and art. Fast forward to today, and some consider him the King of Napa nightlife. The nickname is not hyperbole; over the last decade, Truchard has emerged as the face...

Napa, CA · 3d

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Chantel Brooks' family hosts concert in Vallejo to raise funds for search

Chantel Brooks’ family is hosting a benefit concert in Vallejo on Sunday evening to raise money for the search. Performances start around 6 p.m. at Noble Studios on Solano Avenue. Chantel Brooks was last seen in a Fairfield CVS parking lot back in July. Police suspect foul play but...

Vallejo, CA · 15h

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Spend The Night In An African Tent Camp Where Giraffes Roam Right Outside In California

Somewhere north of San Francisco, the hills stop looking like California and start looking suspiciously like a nature documentary. Safari West in Santa Rosa will have you checking your passport, even though you never actually left Sonoma County. Let’s just get this out of the way immediately, because it sounds...

Santa Rosa, CA · 1d

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Lyle Lovett and his small band brought charming music to SSU

Thursday, October 29th the Texas-born artist a beautiful blend of folks, jazz, blues, and country music to SSU. Dressed in their typical dark dress suits, Lyle Lovett and his band jammed away under the warm stage lights! The band featured a piano, sax, bass, acoustic guitars, and his supporting vocalist. Together, they created a rich and vibrant musical sound while still maintaining the intimate environment that is associated with Lovett’s small band performances.

Rohnert Park, CA · 2d

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For more than 30 years, Grilly’s has been a beloved Part of Marin County. Owned and operated by resident Jim Revoir for over three decades, the Restaurant has Proudly Stayed a Family Business.

Today, his daughter Carmen and her husband Elmo are honored to carry the torch, continuing the tradition of serving fresh, delicious, and affordable Mexican food while keeping the spirit of community alive and well. Carmen grew up in Mill Valley and is a proud alumna of Tamalpais High School. Seeing...

Marin County, CA · 5d

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Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 1d

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In Vallejo, a Benefit Concert Raises Funds for the Missing Sister of an SF Rapper

Local hip-hop stars show up for Kevin Robinson as he searches for his missing sister, Chantel Brooks. Chantel Brooks has been missing for four months. Brooks, 37, was last seen on surveillance footage getting into her car in the parking lot of a Fairfield CVS in the early morning hours of July 17. Since her disappearance, her family has worked relentlessly to keep her story at the forefront of people’s minds.

Vallejo, CA · 2d

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San Pablo residents boost sales tax that has offset casino revenue losses

A large majority of San Pablo voters have said yes to a measure that will fund general services by increasing the sales tax. According to the latest vote count Friday, nearly 71% agreed to impose a half-cent sales tax for five years, starting in April. The tax will drop to a quarter cent in 2032 and continue at that rate for five more years.

San Pablo, CA · 23h

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El Niño Is Bringing the Rain. Don’t Let It Bring the Rats, Too!

With a strong El Niño expected to bring a very wet winter to much of the North Bay, now is a good time to prepare your home and property. When the weather turns cold and wet, rats look for warm, dry places to shelter. Your home, garage, shed or other outbuildings can become an inviting place for them to settle in. The best way to deal with rats is to keep them out in the first place!

Marin County, CA · 1d

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Shoppers camped out 2 days in advance for the new Costco in Vallejo

The new store has been in the works for 15 years.

Vallejo, CA · 2d