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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in San Jose, California that Locals Swear By
San Jose, California — a city where glass towers rise beside sun-warmed bungalows, where the hum of tech innovation mingles with the laughter of families in neighborhood parks, where the scent of pho, birria, and garlic fries drifts through the evening air. Here, the streets are stitched together by generations of dreamers — Vietnamese grandmothers tending herb gardens, Mexican bakers rising before dawn, Filipino aunties, and homegrown visionaries, all weaving their stories into the city’s fabric.
Fox Weather
See it: California beachgoers capture video of monster great white shark leaping out of the water
A beachgoer in Marina, California, captured dramatic video of a large shark beaching the waves along Marina State Beach Saturday. The large shark leaped straight up, emerging almost completely out of the water.
lookout.co
‘The Lost Boys’ fans gather in Santa Cruz ahead of a potential 40th-anniversary bash
Nearly 40 years after a gang of teenage vampires took over the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, apparently Santa Cruz still has a few creatures of the night wandering around. And plenty of fans looking for them. If you go. Who: The 418 Project & “One of Us”. What: “The...
ediblemontereybay.com
New Tomato Tomato Specialty Shop = Fun Finds
Thankfully, owner Lizi Barba isn’t picky about produce pronunciation and won’t turn you away however you say Tomato Tomato, her newly opened specialty foods store in downtown Santa Cruz. (For the record, she calls it, “To-may-toe To-may-toe.”) Vintage grocery store vibes abound as you walk in...
benitolink.com
Eat, Drink, Savor: BattleBorn BBQ returns from hiatus to Veterans Hall
Dave Wood has returned as pitmaster for BattleBorn BBQ, catering his wife Olivia’s Hollister Scares haunted house at the Hollister Veterans Building through Nov. 1, after a 16-month hiatus following a serious automobile accident. “My wife told me I was doing it,” he said, “and when she wants me...
gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Shark breach caught on video near California coast as officials issue warning to beachgoers
MARINA, Calif. — A shark was seen breaching off Marina State Beach around 12:30 p.m. Saturday in a video captured by a beachgoer. California State Parks confirmed shark activity in the area through its cameras, which recorded a breach around 12:26 p.m. Officials said they could not confirm whether the shark in the video was the same one seen on camera.
travelmag.com
Out on a Quiet Stretch of Highway, This California Cafe Bakes Fresh Bear Claws Every Morning
Fog was still hanging over the cliffs when the smell of warm butter drifted across Highway 1 and pulled me off the road. I expected a quick coffee and a so-so muffin, the kind of snack you forget by the next turnout. Instead, I found a small California bakery where...
montereycountynow.com
An exhibit of Rex Ray’s iconic work is a treat for Monterey County audiences.
Agata Popęda here. The Monterey Museum of Art often brings wonderful art from outside of the county to Monterey. But the exhibit I described in this week’s cover story in the Weekly, Rex Ray: We Are All Made of Light, is really a special treat. The little miracle of having it here, in Monterey, comes courtesy of independent curator, writer and Monterey resident Cydney Payton, who was the artist’s friend.
montereycountynow.com
A plan to shuttle visitors to Point Lobos takes a step forward.
Erik Chalhoub here. I will admit that I haven’t been to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve since 2013, when I was excited to try out a new DSLR camera I had just purchased. Back then, there seemed to be some pockets of time where you could avoid the crowds and find a place to park that didn’t involve risking your life along Highway 1. Those days are mostly over, hence why I haven’t made an attempt to visit Point Lobos in 13 years.
KRON4 News
Video: Emu wanders through traffic in Santa Cruz
(KRON) — It’s not unusual to hear about dogs and cats wandering out of their homes into traffic, but what about an Emu? Watch the full video in the video player above. Earlier this week, California Highway Patrol said they received multiple reports of an Emu walking into traffic in the area of Harper St […]
California is for Adventure
Gilroy Dispatch
Fright and joy in west Gilroy
Gilroy resident Luis Castilla is excited to share his custom, immersive, thematic Halloween display with his neighborhood and the community. Castilla, a 26-year-old film student at Gavilan College, has decorated the small front yard of his family home on Martiri Drive in west Gilroy every Halloween for the last seven years. The intricately designed display features elements from some of his favorite scary movies, carefully placed dynamic lighting, motion sensors and animatronics that guide visitors from the curb to his front door.
ksqd.org
T-shirt design contest winner: John McKinley!
KSQD congratulates Aptos artist John McKinley, whose friendly, goofy squid captured our hearts. Now KSQD fans can show our Squid Pride with locally produced artwork on t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags! Check out Squid Swag!. About John McKinley. John McKinley is an illustrator and cartoonist from Aptos. With a special...
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Best Surprisingly Affordable Buffet In San Jose, California For A Massive Feast
Buffets are supposed to solve the problem of choosing one thing for dinner. A really big one creates an entirely new problem: figuring out how many different plates you can reasonably justify. This sprawling spot makes that challenge especially tempting with a huge selection built for diners who arrive seriously...