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North Richmond, CA · Lifestyle

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The Westin St. Francis San Francisco – The Grand Dame of Union Square

The Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco deserves its nickname as the Grand Dame of Union Square. As one of the city’s oldest hotels, it offers a commanding view of the heart of the city’s retail and theatre districts from its Union Square location. I’ve been coming...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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The Bay Area’s newest Asian supermarkets — ranked

You can learn all about a person by where they shop for groceries. In San Francisco, home cooks with an affinity for organic local produce and seasonal ice cream have Bi-Rite Market, while anyone looking to avoid animal products knows Rainbow Grocery Cooperative will have the best selection of vegetarian items.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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She nearly died onstage at Heklina’s memorial. After amputations, this S.F. drag performer is back

Pippi Lovestocking is returning for a one-night-only cabaret show at San Francisco’s Oasis, her first solo show since a cardiac crisis led to a quadruple amputation and a long recovery.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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An Oakland Bar Known for Pizza, Craft Beer, and Arcade Games Is Closing

A community favorite bar and pizza joint in Oakland, Arthur Mac’s Tap and Snack, is preparing to close. The restaurant will pour its final drink in December. The owner also shared that the location is up for sale. Arthur Mac’s Tap and Snack Says Goodbye to Oakland. Well-known...

Oakland, CA · 3d

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We Ranked California’s Best Thai Restaurants And These 12 Are The Ones That Made The List

One spot on this list serves its spicy curries on disposable plates, and that’s part of the charm. Another built its whole reputation around roasted duck and jade noodles. Then there’s a vegetarian kitchen in a polished, modern room making crunchy sides meant to mimic duck skin. I have to give that one credit for pure creativity.

California · 19h

KQED

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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 · 3d

San Francisco Chronicle

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‘We expanded too quickly.’ Bay Area doughnut favorite to close half its shops

Johnny Doughnuts, known for nostalgic creations made with high-quality ingredients, is shutting down three of its six Bay Area shops.

San Francisco, CA · 1h

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The Baked Bear To Open New Shop At Fisherman’s Wharf

The Baked Bear is preparing to open a new location at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. According to the San Francisco Business Times, the company signed a 10-year lease for a 928-square-foot storefront at 81 Jefferson St. The new shop will be the brand’s third brick-and-mortar location in San Francisco.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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This whimsical Bay Area bike trail is full of surprises — and just a BART ride away

This trail launches and ends at BART stations in the East Bay; travels exclusively on wide bike lanes and passes sweet birdhouses, tasty lunch stops and destination chickens.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 4d

San Francisco Chronicle

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S.F. Zoo brings back nighttime holiday lights after an eight-year break

After an eight-year break, the San Francisco Zoo’s holiday light show returns with more than 1 million lights, 14 themed zones and a $30 adult ticket.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

San Francisco Chronicle

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S.F.’s newest pastrami-obsessed Jewish deli wants to be the West Coast Katz’s

The Inner Sunset deli will specialize in pastrami, using the same fatty cut of beef that’s preferred by New York Jewish deli staples.

San Francisco, CA · 6h

KRON4 News

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SF’s Golden Gate Park will begin charging for parking

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — People visiting San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park will soon have to pay to park. Starting in January 2027, the city will begin charging for hourly parking. City leaders say the new fees will help close a budget gap and generate much-needed revenue for park maintenance. However, not everyone is on board […]

San Francisco, CA · 11h

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New Rockridge omakase restaurant, options for tacos, Asian comfort food and healthy lunches land in Oakland in October

Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Subscribing to the Nosh newsletter is the best way to stay up to date on all of the openings and closings, breaking news, deeper developments, and events in the East Bay food scene.

Berkeley, CA · 2d

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This Week In Food: Dungeness Season Approaches

A new cocktail spot arrives in the Mission, Cotogna prepares for a major renovation in the new year, and some illegal Dungeness crab fishing was happening this week in San Mateo County, all in This Week In Food. The biggest food news this week was the opening of T&T Supermarket...

San Mateo County, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Taylor Mac was the theatrical election celebration that San Francisco craved

“Tender Heart Revolution” is a book tour in concert form for “Bark of Millions: Queer Songs for the Living Library of the Deviant Theme.”

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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SF’s Repair Cafe Movement Is Growing, With Free Fix-It Events This Weekend

Free mending and bike clinics at public libraries this weekend are part of San Francisco’s growing repair cafe movement, which is helping residents save money, reduce waste, and learn to fix their own belongings. San Francisco’s repair cafes are giving residents an opportunity to bring broken household items, damaged...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Oakland Airport Auctions Electric Baggage Tugs From $750

Oakland International Airport has placed more than a dozen electric baggage tugs on a public auction site, with opening bids around $750 each. The equipment comes from the airport’s regular fleet updates rather than any unusual circumstance. These compact tractors normally move luggage carts and cargo across the tarmac, playing a quiet but essential role

Oakland, CA · 1d

SFGate

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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

San Francisco Chronicle

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Billie Joe Armstrong reunites with Pinhead Gunpowder for rare sold-out S.F. show

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong reunited with Pinhead Gunpowder for a rare San Francisco performance that thrilled longtime punk fans.

San Francisco, CA · 20h

San Francisco Chronicle

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Golden Gate Park’s new parking fees could bring license plate readers

As San Francisco prepares to charge for parking in Golden Gate Park, officials are considering mobile license plate readers to check whether drivers have paid.

San Francisco, CA · 2d