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KTVU's Greg Lee spoke to Christine Yoo, the director of the documentary "26.2 to Life," and Jonathan Chiu, a man who ran five marathons while he was incarcerated inside San Quentin State Prison. The documentary makes its San Francisco Premiere this weeek at the San Francisco DocFest on Thursday.

Your tips and emails are what keeps this column going. They’re always welcome at editors@eastbaynosh.org. 5/31/2023 After ten years of tempting beer lovers with its long, long row of taps and curated menu of locally crafted choices, the Albany Taproom is no more. “COVID hit us hard and we never quite got our feet back below us,” says the farewell note on Instagram. “Albany, you are a wonderful community, and we appreciate you immensely for keeping it community crafted.” The note also thanks the customers, brewers, staff and event hosts who made up that community. The Albany Taproom’s final day was May 26. Albany Taproom was at 745 San Pablo Ave. in Albany.

Those jonesing for the spectacular, death-defying and often hilarious experience of the UniverSoul Circus have endured a long wait. The Circus hasn’t come to town since 2016. But the wait is over. Through June 19, the Big Top welcomes all ages in its installation at Richmond’s Hilltop Mall. Founded...

Somber. Prideful. Patriotic. The Sonoma Valley Joint Memorial Day Observance, a treasured local tradition, was held on Monday, May 29, in Sonoma Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony will include patriotic music, vocalist Sheila Whitney (above), Color Guard and Rifle Salute, proclamations and speeches, aerial fly-over, and more. Carl “Chip” Allen, a local attorney, and U.S. Naval Academy graduate who served as a U.S. Navy Submarine officer was the Master of Ceremonies.

Gary Numan is no stranger to playing in Northern California over the last year in support of his 2022 album Intruder. Playing in San Francisco at the beginning and end of 2022, this year he decided to make a stop at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, a venue that I had never been to before. Much to my surprise, it was one of the most intimate venues I’ve seen him at (this show was my twelfth time seeing Numan), and it served as a perfect venue for his brand of industrial music.

UniverSoul Circus kicked off its Bay Area run under the Big Top at Hilltop Mall last week with the performances continuing during various times through Sun., June 19. The UniverSoul Circus is a single ring circus, established in 1994 by Cedric Walker and Calvin “Casual Cal” Dupree, an African American man who had a vision of creating a circus with a large percentage of people of color performing. He began searching for people from all around the world with incredible talents. Richmond police Chief Bisa French and City Manager Shasa Curl were set to be guest ringmasters for the opening night show.

This stunning 1951 mid-century marvel was reimagined by Richardson Pribuss Architects together with Sausalito Construction, located in Sausalito, a seaside town in Marin County, California. Sometimes an unfortunate event can be the catalyst for a great reinvention. In the case of this home, an unfortunate car fire in the driveway...

There are two new restaurants along the Geary corridor joining the dining scene in the central Richmond: Que Chulada and Sonamu. For those of us in the Richmond who have been longing for a new place to have a plate of traditional homestyle Mexican food, look no further than Que Chulada located on Geary Boulevard and 23rd Avenue.

For over 40 years, Piazza D’Angelo has been the nucleus of downtown Mill Valley’s dining and social scene. Restaurant owners Paolo and Domenico Petrone — who also own and operate Acqua Hotel, Mill Valley Inn and Water’s Edge — have now passed on the torch to their children Felicia and Luigi. The two cousins recently opened Coho in the old Vasco location. The seafood-centric restaurant has immediately made a splash in Marin and is garnering rave reviews for its California coastal cuisine, sophisticated cocktails and modern design. In honor of Father’s Day, we sat down with the proud dads and their kids to learn more about the secret sauce of the family business.

What’s the buzz? The Valley of the Moon Garden Club presents “The ABCs of Living with Honey Bees” on Thursday, June 1, as club members and local bee experts Will Ackley and Nadya Clark share their knowledge of raising bees, dealing with swarms, and extracting bees from buildings.

The Point Richmond Gallery will host the “Arts of Point Richmond Group Show” on Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, from 1-5 p.m. each day. The event, called “Faces and Places,” will feature an opportunity to meet the artists. Enjoy the music of “What’s Up,” plus special guest guitarist Christopher Rush on Saturday.

Bud's Giant Burgers hasn't changed much since it opened in Vallejo in 1973. The owners have no intention to update their old-school ways of making burgers.

Eirinie Carson lives in Petaluma. Her book, The Dead Are Gods it is a love letter and a time capsule about a sudden death. It came out on April 11th, 2023.

The Jazz and Blues by the Bay outdoor concert series will begin on June 2 with The Bobby Young Project performing at Gabrielson Park every Friday through September 15. A complete schedule of performers can be found on the City website.

Just steps away from the Sonoma County Pride Parade on Saturday, June 3 in downtown Santa Rosa is a matinee show at The Lost Church featuring queer singer-songwriters ready to belt out their truth. Hear Eli Conley, a queer transgender man from the South, sing stories that aren’t always reflected in roots music. Opening the show is Sonoma County local Lauren Arrow, a powerful singer whose life mission is to harness the power of the big sing-along. Doors open at 1pm, show from 1:45–4 pm, including a 20 minute intermission. Tickets are $15 at the show and online at tinyurl.com/EliConleyLaurenArrowJune3.

Gordon Hull is the founder, proprietor and winemaker at Heidrun Meadery. Located on a bee forage farm in Point Reyes Station, the meadery produces the only naturally sparkling methode champenoise varietal honey wines in the world. The following is an interview with Hull:. What do you do?. I manage a...

Three noted documentary works from award-winning filmmaker Pratibha Parmar – featuring live appearances by the filmmaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Walker – comprise “Living the Truth,” a special screening event on Saturday, June 3 at the Sebastiani Theatre. The ambitious program is presented by the...

A Petaluma dog kennel says they’re fighting to stay open. It’s a Dog’s Life, which is on Skillman Lane just outside city limits, sent an email out to customers saying that neighbors and the county are trying to shut them down due to dogs’ barking. They claim the county is looking for “opportunities to financially cripple us into closing.” Supervisor David Rabbitt, however, tells the Argus-Courier a different story. While problems there have been occurring for at least four years, Rabbitt says the kennel’s license was renewed last April under a series of conditions. He also says that they face building code issues for unpermitted construction of five structures. A hearing officer sided with the county in that case but It’s a Dog’s Life is appealing the decision.

Two years ago Holly Hollenbeck received a call from a well-known tech visionary asking for her help. He and his wife had purchased a historic Victorian home in the heart of Mill Valley, and he wanted to furnish it in a way that would honor its period details and his taste for English style. He was hoping she would assist.

KPIX news segment Morning Mix recently ranked Vallejo's Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as the top amusement park in California, followed by Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America. The park was praised for its affordability, diverse thrilling rides, and family-friendly attractions, with the Morning Mix crew sharing their own enjoyable experiences at the park.