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fromThesanjoseblog
3 minutes ago

Top 5 Smart Garage Door Features San Jose Homeowners Are Installing in 2025

Smartphone control is the number one feature people want. You can open or close your garage with your phone, no matter where you are.
LA real estate
#comedy
fromThe Mercury News
3 hours ago

Opinion: Tax Silicon Valley Big Tech to rescue BART and other Bay Area transit

Bay Area transit agencies face annual deficits nearing $800 million, leading to calls for increased revenue through a proposed sales tax, which may disproportionately impact lower-income residents.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Bay Area man stabbed after confrontation over Pokemon cards. Two suspects arrested

A physical altercation occurred outside a GameStop store in Colma, California, after one man allegedly cut in line to buy Pokémon cards, leading to a stabbing.
E-Commerce
fromwww.mercurynews.com
15 hours ago

Big historic South Bay building is bought as office market stays frail

The Cannery office building in Campbell has been bought for $13.5 million, which is 25% below its estimated value of $18 million as of January 2025.
Silicon Valley real estate
#san-jose
#real-estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

How to Hike 'Above the Clouds' in the Bay Area (Plus, the Science of a Marine Inversion) | KQED

The phenomenon, commonly called a "marine inversion" or "fog blanket," occurs when warm air traps cooler air and moisture below, creating a dense marine layer.
San Francisco
#snap
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

2 Bay Area restaurants ranked among the best pizzerias in the U.S.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana, ranked No. 3, was recognized for a diverse range of pizza styles, including classic Neapolitan, New Haven, and New York.
SF food
#fireworks
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
California

Illegal July 4th Fireworks Spark Dozens of Bay Area Fires, Injuring Several and Killing Two Dogs

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
California

Illegal July 4th Fireworks Spark Dozens of Bay Area Fires, Injuring Several and Killing Two Dogs

fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Bay Area streets that will be closed for the Fourth of July this year

Muni will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday with extra service to and from the fireworks area between Aquatic Park and Fisherman's Wharf.
East Bay real estate
#food
#coyotes
#homelessness
#public-safety
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Hundreds of Bay Area tech layoffs jolt TurboTax maker as cuts persist

Intuit plans to cut over 300 jobs in Mountain View and more than 200 in San Diego, reflecting ongoing layoffs in the tech sector.
California
#public-transit
#transit
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Veteran Bay Area Journalists Launch Worker-Owned News Outlet Coyote Media Collective

Coyote Media Collective aims to revive independent local reporting through a worker-owned newsroom prioritizing editorial freedom and local relevance with deep stories and sharp opinions.
San Francisco
#free-admission
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Top world pizza rankings only include 1 Bay Area pizzeria

Meyer is one of many women making waves in the pizza world, which is largely dominated by men, and her restaurant reflects that. "It's something that's very personal to me," she told SFGATE in 2023. "This is my life. This is my career. This is pretty much me in pizzeria form. To name it after myself was important because I'm very proud of it."
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Oakland airport chooses a new name, again

By putting Oakland first, we're really claiming our right to the Bay... this is about moving Oakland and our economy here in the East Bay forward.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Blankets & Blockbusters: Bay Area's Biggest Movie Screen at Thrive City (SF)

Thrive City invites the community to enjoy a special outdoor film event featuring '10 Things I Hate About You' along with various arts and crafts activities.
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

The strangest, most impressive outdoor sculptures in the Bay for 2025

Point San Pablo Harbor has become a haven for retired Burning Man sculptures, where whimsical large-scale artworks, like Paige Tashner's Purr Pods, delight visitors of all ages.
Arts
#live-music
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Bay Area's foodie night markets come alive for 2025

The Gordon Biersch Night Market unites communities through food, music, and local vendors in a family-friendly open-air environment.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in the Bay Area, and nationwide

In the Bay Area, the growing senior population contrasts with a stagnant youth population, raising concerns for economic development and community sustainability.
East Bay (California)
#martini
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago
Cocktails

6 Oakland spots making must-sip martinis

The martini's essence transcends language, celebrated for its rich history and diverse variations.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago
Cocktails

6 Oakland spots making must-sip martinis

The martini transcends language and represents more than just a cocktail, embodying cultural history and personal significance.
#job-cuts
#public-transportation
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Casual Carpool Appears to Be Returning, Could Put the Pedal to the Metal Again Late This Summer

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Casual Carpool Appears to Be Returning, Could Put the Pedal to the Metal Again Late This Summer

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

6 Bay Area food trucks make Yelp's top 100 list

"Over in Vallejo, at 809 Broadway St., La Piñata Taqueria cooks up a range of Mexican meats, such as carne asada, al pastor, grilled chicken and carnitas to be devoured in tacos, burritos, quesadillas or nachos."
Silicon Valley food
#trump
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SF's Laughing Monk Brewing Expands With New Nopa Location

Laughing Monk Brewing is expanding by taking over the former Barrel Head Brewhouse space in NoPa, reflecting growth amid challenges faced by the craft beer industry.
Portland food
#hiking
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Here We Go Again PG&E Says First Power Shutoffs of Fire Season Likely' This Weekend

Firefighters in San Jose have successfully contained a 92-acre fire, but the risk of more wildfires due to high winds and dry conditions has prompted PG&E to announce possible power shutoffs.
Portland food
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Nearly 100 years ago, the Bay Area changed photography

"Group f.64 was one of the few honest-to-goodness artistic movements to come out of the Bay Area and perhaps its most famous," said Erin O'Toole, who led curation of the show.
Photography
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

When is the summer solstice in 2025, and what does it mean?

The summer solstice occurs when the North Pole is maximally tilted toward the sun, marking the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
San Francisco
#juneteenth
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

When a helicopter was the best way to get to SFO

It was a unique experience flying above the surface traffic and offering terrific views of the Bay Area.
San Francisco
#waymo
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

Yonex Jones in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Yonex Jones embodies the spirit of a DIY entrepreneur, passionately sharing his creations while eloquently representing his community's struggles and identity through his music.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

A hint of heat is heading to the Bay Area, but that's all it will be

The big driver of the absence of long heat waves this spring is an active jet stream farther south than usual, pushing low pressure effects into the Bay Area.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Bay Area restaurants, chefs are again shut out of the James Beard Awards

"At our restaurant, we tell stories of immigrants, of diaspora, endurance and perseverance. LA is a city built by the toils of immigrant communities, and right now, those same communities are being ripped apart."
East Bay food
#lgbtq
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Win a free ticket to a Frameline Film Fest movie! - 48 hills

Frameline, the largest LGBTQ+ film festival, runs from June 18-28 in the Bay Area, with 20 tickets available for giveaway.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Pride and Joy Everywhere - San Francisco Bay Times

Pride Month embodies both celebration and resistance against authoritarian threats to LGBTQ+ rights.
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Lisa Mezzacappa brings a rising tide of improvised music to the Bay Area

"Lisa Mezzacappa is a force of nature, exhibiting persistence and preternatural energy as she promotes fellow musicians through her projects and record label."
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

These five charts explain immigration in the Bay Area and California

California has a significantly higher percentage of immigrants compared to the national average, making it a diverse state.
California
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

"No Kings Day" 2025 in the Bay Area: 40+ Anti-Trump Protests (June 14)

No Kings Day on June 14, 2025, features over 40 protests in the Bay Area against Donald Trump.
Indivisible SF provides a guide to locate protests conveniently.
San Francisco
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