West Menlo Park
FOOD & DRINK
San Jose fast-food workers put the heat on Taco Bell with strike
Taco Bell workers in San Jose went on a one-day strike Wednesday, alleging the fast-food restaurant of providing unsafe working conditions and cutting workers' hours.Workers at the Taco Bell location near the corner of S. King Rd. and Tully Rd. claim kitchen temperatures rise to nearly 90 degrees, alleging the company has failed to repair the restaurant's air conditioner. They also complain of gas leaks in the kitchen.Workers also accuse Taco Bell of reducing employee hours while simultaneously hiring new workers. The location, which is a joint Taco Bell and KFC, closed its front doors during an afternoon picket, but...
It’s time to say goodbye to ‘Hello’
On Thursday, the Stanford Public Art Committee hosted the event “Goodbye, ‘Hello’” to commemorate the de-installation of the looming, 15-foot tall sculpture by Xu Zhen at Meyer Green. Alia Farid’s sculpture “Amulets” will replace the twisted Corithinian column next fall as part of the Stanford Plinth Project.
"Dogs first" Bark Air coming to the Bay
The boutique "dogs first" airline, Bark Air, is coming to the Bay Area.Why it matters: At a time when many dog owners are seeking full rights for their pets as family members, airlines are cracking down on their rules for emotional support animals.Driving the news: On Wednesday, Bark Air added seven new domestic and international routes, including between San Jose (SJC) and Westchester County, New York (HPN), and between SJC and Chicago (MDW).Bark Air, which had its first flight last month, is a new service from a 12-year-old public company called Bark that also sells dog food and toys, subscription...
Bay Area theatre company loses everything in fire as they were preparing for new show
The PIttsburg Theatre Company was excited to put on their new production of "The Sunshine Boys," but now they are scrambling to recover after a fire Sunday wiped out all of their props, costumes, sets and other items.
San Jose Foos host Latin 'tech-house music mecca'
SAN JOSE, Calif. - For the first time, San Jose will host a Latin house music festival for one day only. The San Jose Foos are taking over Discovery Meadows on Woz Way on Saturday and will turn it into a "tech-house music mecca" for all to enjoy. The event...
This Bay Area 99 Ranch doubles as a secret dumpling hot spot
Like a trip to Costco, shopping at 99 Ranch can have the same thrilling and exhausting intensity. After hoarding the seafood counter and filling my cart with endless snacks like Calbee Shrimp Chips and chocolaty Hello Panda, a refueling stop at the hot deli feels like coming home. The warm...
Taco Bell, KFC Workers in San José Walk Out Over Hot, Dangerous Conditions
Employees at a Taco Bell and KFC location in San José walked off the job Wednesday afternoon, protesting high kitchen temperatures and other unsafe working conditions ahead of a vote by state regulators on indoor heat protections for workers. Staff members at the joint franchise allege that they have...
Brett Dennen in Menlo Park
Brett Dennen is something of a Renaissance man. He is an accomplished musician, performer and watercolor artist. Furthermore, he remains an outdoorsman with a committed sense of environmental activism. Joining him in concert is indie folk artist RIVVRS. Originally based in Napa, California, the singer-songwriter found success after his debut single, “I Will Follow You,” was played on a TV show and subsequently reached #3 on the Apple Music Charts. Since then, RIVVRS has released four albums, resulting in more than 100 million total streams and more than 100 features across the wide world of film and television.
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