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Builders in the Bay Area are shifting towards residential projects due to the weak office market. [ more ]

Investors continue to pursue multifamily housing in the Bay Area despite challenges in the real estate market. [ more ]

A comedy show called "The $2 Bill" features top comics in the Bay Area for only $2 every 4th Sunday of the month. [ more ]

Enjoy 10 days of free dance events in the Bay Area from April 26 to May 5.

Explore 150+ events including classes, workshops, performances, and open rehearsals for various dance styles. [ more ]

Enjoy 10 days of free dance events in the Bay Area, featuring various styles, suitable for all ages and interests. [ more ]

The Harmony Sweepstakes presents top vocal harmony groups in a competitive setting to determine regional champions for the National Finals. [ more ]

The Bay Area's first POC Food & Wine Festival is happening in May, showcasing local chefs, former Top Chef contestants, and a variety of food and drinks. [ more ]

Minor earthquake with 3.4 magnitude hits the Bay Area near Berkeley.

No injuries or damages reported from the earthquake. [ more ]

KEXP expanding to Bay Area with 92.7 FM acquisition

Programming similar to Seattle station, focus on diverse music genres [ more ]

Lyle Lovett performing at Fox Theatre on March 13

The Tubes at the Guild Theatre on March 7

Lil Tecca at the Warfield on March 13 [ more ]

Tens of thousands still without power in the Bay Area, including schools

Some schools are still holding classes despite the lack of electricity [ more ]

Job markets in the Bay Area and California showed significant gains in March, countering previous losses. [ more ]

Yelp released top 100 ramen shops in California.

Two Bay Area restaurants ranked in the top 10. [ more ]

The Bay Area office market is challenging with smaller demands for office spaces.

There is an oversupply of office space post-pandemic in the Bay Area and Southern California. [ more ]

AT&T is proposing to withdraw landline service from most of the Bay Area and much of California, leaving only cell phone and internet-based voice-communication services.

Many residents are concerned about losing access to landlines, especially in areas with spotty cell service and frequent power outages. [ more ]

An atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the Bay Area in California.

There is a small chance of a tornado hitting the Bay Area on Sunday night. [ more ]

Residents in the Bay Area can expect continued light rain through Sunday with varying amounts across the region.

A pattern of warm weather was broken by cool winds, bringing showers to the Bay Area after a 10-day stretch without rain.

Temperatures will remain cool on Sunday in the South Bay and the East Bay but are expected to rise to the mid-60s on Monday. [ more ]

Cold weather and rain returning to the Bay Area, light rain starting Monday.

Chilly morning temperatures in the mid-30s, rain expected Thursday through Sunday. [ more ]

The Bay Area is expected to receive rain starting on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Lake Tahoe area with heavy snowfall and strong winds. [ more ]

Rain expected to clear by midafternoon

Dry weather for the rest of the week [ more ]

Another round of rain is expected to hit the Bay Area on Wednesday.

Thousands of people are still without power from the previous storm. [ more ]

Apple has laid off over 600 employees in Santa Clara.

Tech industry layoffs in the Bay Area have surpassed 38,000 jobs since 2022. [ more ]

A San Jose apartment complex is converting retail spaces into residential units to meet housing demands in the Bay Area.

Tech companies downsizing in the Bay Area has led to decreased demand for office spaces, prompting conversions to residential units. [ more ]

Cisco Systems plans to cut over 700 tech jobs in the Bay Area.

Tech industry continues to face economic challenges post-coronavirus. [ more ]

Tech companies in the Bay Area have announced plans to cut over 3,900 jobs in 2024, indicating a challenging year ahead for the industry.

Companies such as Salesforce, Snap, Maxar Space, and Activision Blizzard have disclosed their plans for job cuts through official filings with the state Employment Development Department. [ more ]

Several tech companies in the Bay Area have announced layoffs, making January 2024 the worst month for high-tech job cuts in a year.

PayPal, ChargePoint, Twitch, and Discord are among the companies that have disclosed plans for job cuts.

In total, tech companies have announced the elimination of 929 jobs in the Bay Area. [ more ]

Boston Market closed its last Bay Area stores quietly, following a trend of shuttering locations across the country.

The Fremont outpost faced closure due to code violations, while other locations in Oakland, San Jose, and Santa Clara have also ceased operations. [ more ]

Joyride Pizza opened a new outpost at Salesforce Park, offering Detroit-style pizza paired with Barebottle Brewing taproom beers.

The Stud, a well-known gay bar in San Francisco, is set to reopen at a new location after fundraising efforts during the pandemic-induced closure.

Broad Street Oyster Co. expanded to Ghirardelli Square, offering Instagram-worthy seafood dishes like lobster rolls with uni and caviar toppings. [ more ]

Montclair Village Art Walk features over 40 artists from the Bay Area and beyond showcasing handcrafted works against the Oakland Hills backdrop.

Attendees can connect with artists, learn about their stories, and purchase unique art pieces for gifting or personal collection. [ more ]

A slow-moving storm system brought light rainfall to the Bay Area ahead of a heavier system expected on Friday.

The second storm system is anticipated to bring more significant rainfall and wind gusts, prompting a wind advisory in various regions. [ more ]

Expect light to moderate rain in the Bay Area starting Friday, with a chance of thunderstorms. Cold weather will continue through the weekend. [ more ]

Moderate rain hit the Bay Area over the holiday weekend, with most cities receiving one to two inches.

National Weather Service figures report the rainfall totals for various locations in the Bay Area, ranging from 0.75 inches to 6.8 inches. [ more ]

A break in rain after period of wet days around Bay Area.

Scattered showers expected until the weekend, potential for more rain on Saturday night. [ more ]

Mental health workers in the Bay Area are facing extreme burnout and struggling to cope with overwhelming demands.

The exodus of mental health care providers is deepening the shortage of essential professionals in the field. [ more ]

PG&E power outage caused BART service disruptions in the Bay Area due to gusty winds. [ more ]

KEXP expanding to the Bay Area at 92.7 FM on March 19.

KEXP, known for supporting '90s grunge acts, aims to connect with a new diverse audience. [ more ]

Bay Area tech layoffs in 2024 lower than 2023 despite more companies cutting staff

Recent layoffs include Marvell Semiconductor, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jabil, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and Exelixis. [ more ]

Costa Rica is a popular travel destination for Bay Area residents.

Flying into Liberia airport is recommended for travel to the Playa Hermosa region in Costa Rica. [ more ]

Winter storm bringing blizzard conditions to Sierra Nevada

PG&E preparing for power outages due to the storm [ more ]

Over 32 million people will experience the total solar eclipse along the path of totality.

In the Bay Area, the solar eclipse will begin at 10:14 a.m. PST and end at around 12:16 p.m. PST. [ more ]

California's biodiversity is due to a unique Mediterranean climate and geography, resulting in over 8,000 plant species.

When visiting wildflower blooms in the Bay Area, stay on marked paths, avoid picking flowers, and try to visit during off-peak times to enjoy them without large crowds. [ more ]

Bay Area-based robotics firm Figure raised $675M Series B with impressive investors.

Figure, founded in 2022, aims to create walking bipedal robots and has received a total funding of $845M. [ more ]

Providing free haircuts to the homeless brings dignity and visibility to those in need.

San Mateo County's approach to homeless encampments draws both criticism and praise. [ more ]

Tracy Cruz: An award-winning singer blending Soul, Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Filipino fusions.

Numerous prestigious music awards won by Tracy Cruz. [ more ]

Bassett Technology Park in Santa Clara secures new leases totalling 175,000 square feet from tech companies, showing promise in the Bay Area's commercial real estate market. [ more ]

East Bay coffee importer buys industrial complex in Oakland for $31.7 million

Industrial and logistics sector in the Bay Area remains strong despite downturn in office and retail sectors [ more ]

The Bay Area offers many long hiking trails that are less than 30 minutes away from anywhere in the region.

Some recommended trails include the Marin Headlands, Santa Cruz Mountains, Purisima Creek Rd, and the Avenue of the Noble Giants. [ more ]

The Bay Area is home to a variety of restaurants and food-based enterprises owned by Black chefs and entrepreneurs.

The article provides a list of these establishments in different geographic areas within the Bay Area. [ more ]

Historic theaters in the Bay Area are being considered for transformation into housing to address the housing crisis.

Cinephiles and preservation advocates argue that preserving these theaters is important for maintaining cultural touchstones in the region. [ more ]

Some bars in the Bay Area are hesitant to call themselves natural wine bars, even though they focus on small producers who farm sustainably and use organic techniques.

The owners prefer to avoid the label because they don't strictly adhere to the ideology of natural wine as other bars might. [ more ]

Another atmospheric river is forecasted to soak California and the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and blustery conditions, with the heaviest rainfall predicted for Saturday night into Sunday. [ more ]

The Bay Area is expecting rain and strong winds from a series of storms.

A flood watch and wind advisory are in effect. [ more ]

Southern California wages have seen higher increases compared to the Bay Area in recent years.

During the period from 2020 to 2023, Southern California had the highest average pay raises among the 15 big job markets. [ more ]

Kansas City Chiefs fans in the Bay Area have a designated bar to watch the Super Bowl, while those in 49ers gear are banned.

The ban is a sign of love and appreciation for the Chiefs fans who have been loyal supporters of BuzzWorks. [ more ]

SF Beer Week is returning in 2024 with a big opening night gala featuring nearly 100 Bay Area breweries

The festival will run from Feb. 9 to 18, with more than 100 events scheduled [ more ]

The federal government is allocating $191 million to Bay Area counties to combat homelessness, part of a larger nationwide investment.

The funding is based on how well county agencies are working together to end homelessness, but advocates say it is not enough to address the crisis. [ more ]

The WNBA's Bay Area franchise has hired Jess Smith as its president.

Smith brings 18 years of professional sports experience and will handle all business operations. [ more ]

A property in Hayward formerly operated by Berkeley Farms has been sold for over $100 million, indicating the continued interest in Bay Area commercial real estate.

The property, known as LogistiCenter at Highway 92, is a two-building logistics and industrial complex totaling 353,600 square feet. [ more ]

The biennial Point-in-Time homelessness census is taking place this week in several Bay Area counties.

The census is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and impacts funding for housing and services in each county. [ more ]