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‘Best guitar player in the world’ with strong Bay Area ties dies at 81
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Jerry Miller, a founding member of the pioneering '60s San Francisco psychedelic rock band Moby Grape, died July 20 in Tacoma, Washington. Miller had just turned 81 earlier this month. The cause of death was not immediately available. News of his passing was posted on social...
Fish Emeryville Fleet's Scores for 7/26/2024 :
• Lady K • 1/2 Day AM • 6 anglers • 12 Striped Bass, 5 Halibut. • New Huck Finn • Full Day • 6 anglers • 60 Rockfish, 12 Striped Bass, 5 Lingcod. • Oakland Anglers II • 1/2 Day AM • 7 anglers • 14 Striped Bass, 1 Halibut.
Oakland man at center of infamous 'BBQ Becky' confrontation dies
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland community activist Kenzie Smith, the brother of rapper Mistah F.A.B., has died. Mistah F.A.B., born Stanley Cox, first announced his brother's death, saying Smith's accomplishments were far and wide. "He has a multitude of contributions that stand alone on their own," said the rapper. "Kenzie will...
Lovely Martha Wrap Up Report
Today we had a group of 7 coworkers from Verkada that wanted to go fishing. Everyone in the group caught fish and once we had over a fish a rod they were ready to head back to the barn. We finished up with 8 halibut for 7 anglers. We have lots of room TOMORROW, SATURDAY(1/2 day), SUNDAY & MONDAY. Make your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com.
East Bay animal shelter to open new state-of-the-art clinic made of shipping containers
An East Bay animal rescue is taking an innovative approach to help solve the pet overpopulation crisis.Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter is sharing its plan to open a new, state-of-the-art spay and neuter clinic.But what makes this plan unique, is what its building will be made out of: shipping containers."We were originally going to build a brick and mortar medical center," said John Lipp, CEO of Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter. "The price tag was close to $10 million, and we were looking at fundraising and that's a lot of money to raise, and so we thought, what can...
A casino family amassed millions in San Bruno. Now, they’re in a bitter civil war
Dennis Sammut knew he was about to die. A deadly pancreatic cancer was eating at the 76-year-old’s gut, and it was time to prepare the family business for his death. This was no small task. Sammut, the no-nonsense grandson of Maltese immigrants, was the third-generation owner of Artichoke Joe’s Casino, a 103-year-old San Bruno institution he grew into one of the Bay Area city’s largest employers — and biggest cash cows.
Step inside unique SF 'museum' home for sale full of medieval artifacts
A one-of-a-kind home is up for sale in San Francisco. Many say it's more like a museum than a house.The home on Portola Drive was owned by a Roman Catholic priest born in Cuba. It is chock-full of all sorts of artifacts.Step inside the home and you will be utterly amazed--maybe even overwhelmed by an extensive collection."He likes swords and dragons and basically anything medieval," listing agent Charlie Maden said about the owner."When the auctioneer came by to appraise the home, he made a beeline for these two and said these were the real deal," Maden said about the medieval...
Soul Beat, California's first African American TV station, is coming back
California’s first African American television station is getting ready for a relaunch. Founded in 1978 by the late Chuck Johnson, Soul Beat, the 24/7 channel based in Oakland, highlighted music, lifestyle, education and culture for more than two decades. The network went off air in 2003 after the passing...
Hardly Strictly Drops the Initial Lineup of Its Free Festival in Golden Gate Park
San Francisco is on a hot streak of free concerts this summer, but Hardly Strictly Bluegrass was always ahead of the curve. The annual festival has brought admission-free live music to Golden Gate Park every October for the past 24 years, and it just announced the first phase of the lineup for this year’s event, Oct. 4–6.
A San Francisco Restaurant Faces an Uncertain Future in Inner Richmond
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Restaurants are taking a hit from all sides, with rising costs of meat, produce, and utilities, and this week's stories of businesses on the verge of closure highlight that struggle. Broke-Ass Stuart recently profiled Manora’s Thai Cuisine in SoMa, which is in danger of closing. Now Mission Local covered the (potential) closure of the three-year-old Caliente Bistro Kitchen at 4828 Geary Boulevard. Chef and owner Raul Garcia-Antolin told the publication that he owes close to $45,000 in back rent and that he may have to close in September. He applied for business loans and city grants, but those applications were all rejected.
Jack London’s legacy lives on in little Richmond house
In a tiny home in Richmond’s Panhandle Annex lives a treasure trove of literary gems—letters, books of short stories and rare first editions of works by Jack London, a world-renowned author with deep Oakland roots. The keeper of this goldmine is none other than London’s great-granddaughter, Tarnel Abbott, a Richmond resident for more than 32 years.
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