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Chef JB Balingit's newest restaurant is Tropa, a modern Filipino restaurant located in Lafayette. The menu reflects a rich blend of Filipino flavors influenced by various cultures, including Spanish and Indian.

Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power back to the regions. This allows local leaders to take charge and think big again.

"The last couple of years, more women are saying they're attracted to a nerd. They literally use the word nerd. So I think that's kind of a buzzword to describe these guys in a sexy way."

Oracle America has decided to slash more than 188 jobs in the Bay Area, affecting workers in the Peninsula and East Bay. The cuts are scheduled for Oct. 13.

HONEY DON'T SUNDAY SERVICE PARTY is a free giveaway and campy event at Castro bar the Lookout, featuring DJ Paul Goodyear and themed cocktails.

Point San Pablo Harbor offers a unique day trip with its rugged beauty, warm-water swimming, friendly locals, and charming atmosphere reminiscent of a post-apocalyptic setting.

The bulk of the region's most expensive home sales so far this year are in Atherton, where famous residents like Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry and former Hewlett-Packard CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman have sought privacy behind tall hedges.

"My professional life is great," Singh told the Standard, "but my living situation is, like, the total opposite."

"It's really exciting. I got to go home last night, and I think I have like 100 people coming, from friends and family, so I'm really excited to be here."

The hike starts at the Palomarin Trailhead, approximately 5 miles northwest of Bolinas. The trail initially passes through a grove of eucalyptus with extravagantly intertwined trunks before coming out into the open along the top of a bluff, high above the churning Pacific.

Renting a luxury convertible for a day can be quite affordable, costing around $126 for the rental, insurance, gas, and parking, especially compared to other Bay Area luxuries.

Hello Kitty Cafe's opening attracted nearly 500 fans eager to enjoy its pastel-pink decor and a selection of themed pastries and drinks.

Tommy O'Hare emphasized viewing events as ongoing opportunities rather than isolated moments, noting initiatives that connect San Jose's 10 districts both physically and symbolically.

"We have little kids. So God-forbid anything does happen and we need the healthcare. So, that's a big scare right there," said Cristal Gomez.