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Crowd celebrating Halloween on Polk Street in San Francisco

Halloween fun brings increased business for San Francisco bars and pubs

As the sun set over San Francisco, the streets transformed into a vibrant tapestry of costumes and laughter. Witches, superheroes, and ghouls filled the air with excitement, converging on Polk Street for a night of Halloween revelry. Among them was Susan Hogan, leading her group of friends, all...

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The 18 Best Bakeries in San Francisco

The tomato Danish at Sol Bakery. | Nat Belkov/Eater San Francisco is no stranger to stellar baked goods. This city has award-winning croissants, trendsetting toast, and jiggly egg tarts thanks to an abundance of bakeries in every corner of the city. And because the bakery scene is so stellar, to...

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Walnut Creek watering hole shutters

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

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Walnut Creek watering hole shutters

Walnut Creek watering hole shutters A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

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30 Fun Things to Do This Week (11.2.26)

Celebrate Diwali, Día de los Muertos, and a host of other festivities in downtown SF.Honor the Festival of Lights with Indian Restaurant Week and at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market. For a belated Día de los Muertos, head to a festival in Redwood City or celebrate it alongside Diwali in the...

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NorCal Restaurant Claims Spot On Global 'Best' List + 18-Hole Disc Golf Course Opens: Saturday Smiles

An East Bay valley named American Wine Region Of The Year + raccoon stranded on rooftop rescued and more nice NorCal news.

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San Rafael residents brace for severe flooding as more rain looms

After another day of high tides, neighborhoods in San Rafael are soaked, with water creeping up to garage doors and flooding front yards. The damage currently being caused by flooding is due to high tides, but San Rafael residents say their main concern is what will happen when the winter storms...

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Cook’s Seafood suddenly closes Pleasanton location after just a year in business

Cook's Seafood in Pleasanton abruptly closed for good Wednesday, according to a notice posted on the restaurant's front door. The company's flagship location in Menlo Park also closed the same day. The post Cook’s Seafood suddenly closes Pleasanton location after just a year in business appeared...

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The Mission Welcomes an Arab and Japanese Crossover Cocktail Bar in November

The Hinajiku cocktail, with togarashi rim, at Yabani. | Yabani Yabani, a new cocktail bar mixing Arabian and Japanese flavors, is settling into the former Nihon Whiskey Lounge space in the Mission. Opening on Friday, November 6, it comes from the owner behind amaro-focused Bar 821, Tsunami Sushi,...

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California man accused of throwing hot coffee at fast food manager in attack

A San Francisco Bay Area man who has two previous strikes is facing a potential sentence of life in prison after he allegedly threw scalding hot coffee at a fast-food restaurant manager, authorities said.San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe's office announced Tuesday that 64-year-old...

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California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri resigns amid scrutiny over travel spending, rising costs

California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has resigned amid ongoing scrutiny over travel spending and the project's rising costs.The authority's Board of Directors confirmed Choudri's resignation at its meeting on Thursday. In closed session, the board appointed Joe Stephenshaw, the...

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