#bay-area

#bay-area

The theater landscape ebbs and flows, and despite an uptick in diverse plays, many theaters hesitate to include more than one 'Asian' or 'Black' play.

Bay Area consumer prices rose just 1.5% in June as measured over a one-year period, with nationwide consumer prices rising at a modest 2.7%. Consumer prices in the Bay Area show specific changes; food prices increased by 2.8%, with food consumed at home rising by 3.5%. Prices for meat, poultry, fish, and eggs increased by 6.4%. Gasoline prices decreased by 3.7%, contributing to a subdued inflation rate in the region.

The Massachusetts-born buffet chain has opened its first Bay Area location at Pier 39, allowing diners to enjoy a customizable dining experience.

The resulting track, 'Journey,' is a sempiternal Bay Area mobb banger with slow-dripping bells, sinister synths and cryptic tales of East Bay street life and scandal, representing a different era of Bay Area sound.

"Our goal here is for people to make memories with each other, with Hello Kitty," Chien told San Jose Spotlight. "The more we can do that, the more we feel like we've succeeded."

Of the seven victims in the explosion and fire at Devastating Pyrotechnics, four were Bay Area residents, including brothers Jesus and Jhony Ramos, along with Neil Justin Li and Christopher Goltiao Bocog.

Oakland airport leaders are pursuing a rebranding effort by changing its name to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, aiming to attract more travelers, despite past legal challenges.

The Hong Kong Fair 2025 offers a vibrant celebration of Hong Kong culture with cultural performances, delicious food, and various activities for all ages.

The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires burning in the northern Sacramento Valley area, impacting the Bay Area.

Ocean Escalanti leads a discussion at the San Francisco Art Book Fair focused on small publishers and their works related to ecology, homesteading, and the natural world.

The crackdown on immigrant communities has terrified and angered Bay Area residents, prompting rallies and actions to ward off arrests that some have described as kidnappings.

Smartphone control is the number one feature people want. You can open or close your garage with your phone, no matter where you are.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana, ranked No. 3, was recognized for a diverse range of pizza styles, including classic Neapolitan, New Haven, and New York.

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.

"We have seen a significant decrease," said Christy Saxton, director of the county health department, acknowledging that while homelessness isn't solved, the efforts have led to a remarkable decline.

Intuit plans to cut over 300 jobs in Mountain View and more than 200 in San Diego, reflecting ongoing layoffs in the tech sector.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

In the Bay Area, the growing senior population contrasts with a stagnant youth population, raising concerns for economic development and community sustainability.

The nearly 50-year-old Bay Area tradition of Casual Carpool, or getting rides to work with complete strangers who want carpool-lane privileges, was discontinued once the pandemic hit.

Our security absolutely depends on all countries kind of cooperating together and not going on the attack like this. Especially when it involves nuclear power like this.

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.

In the gloaming, virtually any hike with a view is at peak beauty. But for the most spectacular show, head west.

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.