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all the characters on the show are human, and they inhabit a world that (mostly) resembles our own. Avi Shwooper, a lapsed Jew and a father working for a Spotify stand-in, is the closest thing the show has to a main character. But rather than focusing on just Avi, "Long Story Short" ambitiously delves into the lives of three generations of Avi's family across a timeline that jumps around from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Well, a carefully curated bar experience has never been hotter. With their controlled entrances, niche menus and unique design themes, speakeasies allow bar owners to target a (hopefully deep-pocketed) audience. Some speakeasies now cater to the young population's desire for low-stress third spaces, too, like at 13 Orphans, a new parlor for mahjong and merriment in Oakland. People are looking for venues where they can have conversations and connect on a more intimate level,

The plot heats up when the siblings enter their truck in a competitive cooking show for publicity, only for a contestant to turn up dead, turning the event into a real elimination challenge. With help from their loyal assistant and Beth's best friend Rylie, they follow clues to solve the twisted case before danger strikes closer to home. This blend of mystery and mouthwatering elements keeps pages turning, offering an escapist read filled with banter and surprises.

The even better news is that KlezCalYidFest, the organization's first major live and in-person program since the advent of the pandemic, represents a torch-passing transition as a new generation of leadership emerges. With an energetic new director at the helm, 29-year-old accordionist Dmitri Gaskin, KlezCalifornia is embracing the veteran musicians who built the local klezmer scene while showcasing a younger cohort determined to take the tradition into new territory.

"It's kind of crazy," said Joseph Soriano of Mill Valley.

The yellowjacket population is surging in both the East Bay and North Bay this summer, and since the bugs are very aggressive and can sting multiple times, county authorities have their hands full cleaning out an unusually large number of nests. Folks who attend the Outside Lands music festival may recall that in 2024, there was something of a wasp infestation, with the insects swarming food stands and generally giving festivalgoers a serious hassle.

The Black Hole, a longtime fan group of the Las Vegas Raiders, is back in the Bay Area -- approximately 11 miles north of its former home in Oakland. On Wednesday, the California Golden Bears announced that a section in the south end zone of California Memorial Stadium would be designated as "The Black Bear" going forward, seating fans who purchase a ticket via the group's link on Cal's website.

Amy's Drive Thru in Corte Madera shuttered permanently on Aug. 25, according to an Instagram post by the company. The fully vegetarian restaurant was arguably best known for its plant-covered roof, which was unmistakable when passing it on Highway 101. Food-wise, it served veggie burgers, french fries, milkshakes, "chik'n" tenders, grain bowls and more. In the Instagram post, the restaurant said it was not an easy decision, especially given its popularity in the Bay Area, but it did not cite a reason for the closure.

When Valerie Bertele went to The Battery for a creative writing event on Tuesday, not many people showed up. The member's club is a hot spot for tech leaders -the same crowd that often travels over 300 miles northeast to Black Rock City for the annual Burning Man. "There were less than 10 people," said Bertele, a VC at Yellow Rocks Capital. "The organizers were saying that we didn't get any signups because everyone looks to be at Burning Man."

I'm a copy editor and a Bay Area native who's lived in San Francisco since 2004.

A now 44-year-old Macaulay Culkin is milking his 90s hit film Home Alone' for another round of fortune, and his 35th anniversary screening tour of the movie comes to San Jose and Oakland in November. 1990s comedy director Chris Columbus will always have a special place in San Francisco's heart for directing Robin Williams in the 1993 San Francisco classic .

MILPITAS - The 229-room Sheraton San Jose Hotel was bought for $20.1 million, according to documents filed on Aug. 22 at the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office, well below the property's assessed value. The purchase price for the hotel at 1801 Barber Lane, near the interchange of Interstate 880 and Montague Expressway, was 47% below its assessed value of $38.1 million as of January, according to county real estate documents.

Most of the big retailers in the Bay Area will be open on Labor Day, which this year falls on Sept. 1. RELATED: Explore these new trails in California over Labor Day weekend Celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day recognizes the achievements of workers across the United States. Except for memorial events and marching activities to celebrate the contributions of workers, Labor Day is one of the major shopping weekends in the U.S.; many retailers offer special deals and back-to-school promotions.

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."

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.