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Mountain lion sighted in Millbrae Wednesday afternoon
(KRON) — A mountain lion was sighted in Millbrae Wednesday afternoon, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies became aware of the sighting, which occurred in the 800 block of Lomita Avenue, officials said. Deputies immediately canvassed the area but were unable to locate the cat. A San Mateo County alert was sent […]
Costumed apes ride on horseback near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge
It’s not unusual to see a strange costumed character on the streets of San Francisco, but it’s not every day that they’re riding a horse. At about noon Wednesday, a trio of menacing-looking apes were seen trotting along the West Bluff Picnic Area at Crissy Field. The three simians did not speak to passersby as they headed toward the Fort Point National Historic Site at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge followed by a small camera crew. A few people on rental bikes were so surprised that they almost fell over, and several nearby dogs were alarmed by the presence of the riders, likely startled by the unfamiliar stink of their paws.
Temple nightclub was riddled with dangerous defects, mice, complaints say
A San Francisco nightclub known for techie parties blamed its abrupt closure on financial issues, but a paper trail of complaints suggests there may be more to the club’s shutdown than the venue is letting on. Temple, located at 540 Howard St., is slated to shut its doors forever...
Walmart to close store in Fremont
Walmart announced Thursday that it plans to close one of its locations in Fremont next month. The store located at 40580 Albrae St. is scheduled to close on May 24, the company said. Walmart said it decided to shutter the store because it "hasn’t performed as well as we hoped."...
Two San Francisco spots among ‘North America's 50 Best Bars'
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Are you on the hunt for a bar to check out this weekend? Fortunately for San Francisco residents, your city has many great choices. Two San Francisco bars were named on “North America’s 50 Best Bars” list for 2024, according to a new ranking by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants released […]
San Francisco weekend events: DogFest, The Fillmore Eclipse and more
We're forecast to get sun the whole weekend, and you know what that means — time to get out of the house.Luckily, there's a bunch going on around town.Friday🎷 Experience an immersive theater project set in the 1950s Fillmore jazz club scene, in which African Americans and Japanese Americans banded together to fight displacement. "The Fillmore Eclipse" will have a limited run starting Friday through May 12.7:30pm Friday and Saturday, and 2:30pm on Sunday at Honey Art Studio.General admission tickets are $50, with discounts for students and artists as well as a VIP package.🍿 Take the whole family to a...
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Shadowbrook, Villa Azteca, Wild Fish
Check, Please! Bay Area, season 19, episode 2, airs Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. Check, Please! Bay Area makes more waves in the Monterey Bay Area! Located next to Soquel Creek in Capitola, the historic Shadowbrook serves up their signature Pacific Rim salmon and prime rib alongside an extensive and locally-focused wine list, all set in rustic yet undeniably classy quarters. Then, with unique favorites like buttery roasted bone marrow, Villa Azteca brings an unexpected twist to Mexican cuisine in Salinas — alongside classics like chile relleno and chilaquiles. Finally, just off of Lighthouse Avenue, Wild Fish in Pacific Grove dishes up organic bistro fare — from ling cod katsu to bouillabaisse — that’s locally fished, farmed, and foraged. Reporter Cecilia Phillips rounds out this week’s episode with a visit to Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville for a taste of its jams, fruit picking, and famous seasonal pies.
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