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Sonoma and Napa Counties Celebrate the Holidays with Theater, Music and Art

Every holiday season, ordinary life becomes a full-scale production: holiday attire, extra leaves in the dining table, chairs sourced from the den and an endless playlist of wintry favorites blaring over Bluetooth. Are these not the costumes, sets and soundtracks of a holiday show? If so, why not take a break and turn the performance over to the professionals for a bit? We have some suggestions that follow.

Sonoma County, CA · 2d
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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 locations.

San Francisco, CA · 4d

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Berkeley's Fourth Street Gets a Turkish Makeover With Divan's Labneh and Pide

Divan has opened at 1788 Fourth St., in the former Pollara Pizzeria space on Delaware Street, behind Peet's and past the Vino! wine shop. The restaurant began serving lunch in late June and added dinner service in August, bringing Turkish dishes including pide, mezze and kebabs to Berkeley's Fourth Street corridor.

Berkeley, CA · 22h
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Nov. 2026 Food & Drink Updates: Three New Public Market Tenants Poised to Open

Our November food & drink updates include three new businesses preparing to join the Public Market’s lineup. Plus, a popular Oakland beer garden announces its impending closure, and Tokyo Central extends its evening hours. Xula Guatemalan Cuisine Sets Soft Opening Date at Public Market. Xula Guatemalan Cuisine is putting...

Oakland, CA · 2d
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Before you pay twice for an Antioch HVAC repair

A lasting HVAC repair starts with finding the fault, not just getting the air moving again. We read reviews and business records for Antioch contractors, then pulled out the questions worth asking about duct work, diagnostics and indoor humidity.

Antioch, CA · 2d

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Sights + Sounds Picks: Fine jewelry designer Dorian Webb

“Sights + Sounds Picks” is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, Host Jeneé Darden speaks with fine jewelry designer Dorian Webb. She makes fine jewelry that celebrates women and African American culture. Her jewelry has been worn by famous women such as Rihanna, Oprah and Michelle Obama. You can visit Dorian at her Oakland studio by making an appointment online on her website.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

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First Look: Inside Osaka Marketplace, Pleasant Hill’s 40k+ SqFt New Japanese Market

PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA — One of the most anticipated new stores in the East Bay is almost ready to open, and Bay Area Telegraph has gotten a unique early look inside. Osaka Marketplace, the enormous new Japanese grocery store and food hall coming to Downtown Pleasant Hill, will officially open on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 155 Crescent Plaza.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 4d

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This New Berkeley, California Restaurant Is Bringing Farm-To-Table Cooking To A Beloved Old Dining Spot

The chef grows some of the produce for this breakfast menu on his own farm. That alone makes me want a table. He also cooked at well-known Bay Area restaurants before landing here. The dining room sat empty for over a year. Before that, one beloved neighborhood restaurant filled it...

Berkeley, CA · 3d

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Diablo Dish: Alamo Gets Some New Restaurant Love

It’s been 11 years since restaurant industry lifers Arash and Lauren Ghasemi debuted Main Street Kitchen & Bar, which has a loyal following for its scratch-made comfort fare and lively, welcoming atmosphere in downtown Walnut Creek. But the husband-wife team has been looking to open a second concept “for a long time,” says Lauren, who runs the front of the house while Arash serves as executive chef.

Alamo, CA · 2d

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A Turkish cafe comes to South Berkeley, a new Japanese BBQ option in Oakland, and more East Bay restaurant openings

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. 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.

Oakland, CA · 3d

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This California Catfish Spot Moved Inside Another Restaurant After 20 Years, and Regulars Followed It There

Some of the best meals in California hide behind doors you would walk right past. You expect a quick plate of fried fish, and instead you find crispy snapper, warm hush puppies, and a family that treats you like a cousin who finally came home. When a beloved little kitchen...

El Sobrante, CA · 8d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Zendaya buys vintage gold Rolex watch at Oakland market

A vintage watch seller said she was “really, really honored” that the actor purchased a $6,000 watch from her booth Saturday at the Oakland Vintage Market.

Oakland, CA · 4d

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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 · 5d

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New Dunkin is Coming to Pleasant Hill, With Deep Local Roots

PLEASANT HILL, CA — A new Dunkin’ is coming to Pleasant Hill. And although it’s a national chain, this particular one has some surprisingly deep local roots. The new location, at 1900 Contra Costa Boulevard, is expected to open in December 2026, according to franchise owner Matt Cobo, who confirmed the plans directly to Bay Area Telegraph.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 4d

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Napa Valley Wines With a Fresh and Fun Perspective

Meet the Napa vintners bringing together vineyard-driven winemaking, a relaxed approach to wine culture, and a new generation of drinkers. Napa Valley has never lacked beautiful vineyards, prestigious Cabernet Sauvignons, or tasting rooms that make drinking wine a getaway in itself. But a new generation of winemakers is crafting wines that keep Napa’s quality while offering a less intimidating way to enjoy them.

Napa, CA · 4d

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Update: Park District Seeks Feedback on Contra Loma Regional Park

The East Bay Regional Park District is asking the community to help plan what comes next at Contra Loma Regioal Park in the City of Antioch. The park district wants to know which swim and aquatic features are most important to the community, and what other recreational opportunities would improve your park experience and benefit the community. The survey is available through November 30, 2026.

Antioch, CA · 4d

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Social Eyes: Week of Nov. 12-18

Isaiah Rashad might be one of the most underrated rappers in modern hip-hop. He rose to recognition in 2012 after making his way to the top in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. The next year he signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and toured or collaborated with label mates like Schoolboy-Q, Ab-Soul and Kendrick Lamar. Rashad blends smooth R&B beats with his brand of conscious and quick rapping for a sound that can be almost otherworldly at times while still maintaining a vibe that gets people on the dance floor. Earlier this year he released his fifth studio album, It’s Been Awful, a sentiment shared by many in 2026. — Mat Weir.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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Los Cocos, Eli’s Mile High, Oeste and more among Oakland’s October closures

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 · 4d

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Prime Roots launches Safe Slice at Sprouts nationwide

Nitrate-free deli line expands Prime Roots to 1000 outlets as the company more than doubles year over year

Berkeley, CA · 3d