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SF music
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16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
13 hours ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
22 hours ago

Crowds Pack In at Sunny Dolores Park to 'Renewable Energy Jesus' Crowned the Winner of Hunky Jesus 2026

The annual Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary contests in Dolores Park attract thousands, showcasing creative and humorous interpretations of Jesus.
US politics
fromKqed
20 hours ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#oakland
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

I've Lived in California for 50 Years and This Is the Best City to Visit in Spring-With Farms, Vineyards, and Flowers

California's Central Valley offers stunning small towns and agricultural experiences, highlighted by the Almond Blossom Cruise and local farms.
#san-jose
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
#earth-day
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
23 hours ago

Oakland Earth Day celebrations will focus on cleanups and community fun

Earth Day celebrations in Oakland provide opportunities for community improvement and environmental stewardship, including a significant estuary cleanup event.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

North Shattuck Swap n' Shop + Earth Day Pre-Party (Berkeley)

Celebrate Earth Day with community swaps, sidewalk sales, and an after-party in North Berkeley on April 18, 2026.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
23 hours ago

Oakland Earth Day celebrations will focus on cleanups and community fun

Earth Day celebrations in Oakland provide opportunities for community improvement and environmental stewardship, including a significant estuary cleanup event.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

North Shattuck Swap n' Shop + Earth Day Pre-Party (Berkeley)

Celebrate Earth Day with community swaps, sidewalk sales, and an after-party in North Berkeley on April 18, 2026.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'Sign of the times': Once thriving California mall hits the market

Bayshore Mall in Eureka is going up for sale due to nearly $39 million in debt and declining retail activity.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Contra Costa Vintage Market

The vintage market in Lafayette features a curated lineup of the Bay Area's top vintage dealers, popping up across multiple parking lots on both sides of a full block.
East Bay food
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
London food
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Hop Into Spring at the Hacienda Crossings Easter Celebration

Families are invited to a free Easter celebration at Hacienda Crossings with activities like photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and crafts.
fromEater LA
2 weeks ago

Brentwood Lands a Sleek Persian Dinner Destination From the Family Behind Toranj

Set on San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood, Perse comes from brother-sister team Farinaz and Farbod Pirshirazi, who built a menu around memories of regional dishes they grew up eating across Iran. While plenty of Los Angeles restaurants tend to focus on kebabs, Perse aims to explore a broader culinary canon of traditional Persian cooking and flavors.
LA food
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Around Berkeley: Sail free on Sunday, Easter egg hunts; 'Freaky Tales' cast at La Pena

Gilman in Berkeley hosts events featuring film and music, including a fundraiser for Freaky Tales and a lecture by photojournalist Ed Kashi.
#civic-center-soundtrack
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, offering free live music and food trucks twice weekly until October.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: Cinco de Mayo Lunchtime Concert

Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts in Fulton Plaza starting April 14, 2026.
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

7 Wellness Towns in California for Peaceful Living-With Serene Nature, Farm-to-Table Food, and Scenic Views

California's smaller wellness towns offer health benefits, outdoor access, and peaceful living with diverse landscapes and year-round sunshine outside major cities.
East Bay food
fromEater LA
5 days ago

Neighborly Brings Mini Kabob and Questlove's Gluten-Free Fried Chicken to Brentwood

Neighborly expands to Brentwood, offering diverse dining options and a marketplace in a welcoming dine-in environment.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Suburb Was Just Named the Best Place to Live in California for Its Parks, Schools, and Quality of Life

Elk Grove, a suburban city south of Sacramento, ranks as California's best place to live based on economy, housing, amenities, safety, education, and health metrics.
#golden-gate-fields
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Price - San Francisco Bay Times

Pleasant Ridge Reserve is just quietly the best alpine-style cheese made in the U.S., with the awards to prove it. Rush Creek is exciting because it is limited, unusual, and heralds the coming of the food holidays. Pleasant Ridge, on the other hand, is just quietly the best alpine-style cheese made in the U.S., with the awards to prove it.
Skiing
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
Arts
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

Family Art Day: Festivals of Spring (Walnut Creek)

Creative spring festival activities offer opportunities to paint, craft, and explore colors while building connections and memories with loved ones.
#luxury-real-estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago
LA real estate

Luxury spec developer lists $24M manse in celeb-heavy neighborhood

A $24 million speculative mansion in Brentwood's Tigertail Road is now available, positioning buyers near celebrity neighbors including LeBron James, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Travis Scott.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago
LA real estate

Home of the Week: Brentwood estate carries an executive air

A $42 million Georgian Regency-style Brentwood mansion designed by James Dolena and styled by former White House designer Michael Smith combines architectural elegance with luxury amenities across 8,617 square feet on 1.9 acres.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Luxury spec developer lists $24M manse in celeb-heavy neighborhood

A $24 million speculative mansion in Brentwood's Tigertail Road is now available, positioning buyers near celebrity neighbors including LeBron James, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Travis Scott.
#community-events
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

Campbell hosts three community events in March: a CERT fundraiser featuring local food and wine, a history talk about Mary Brown, and a museum volunteer recruitment mixer.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

Campbell hosts three community events in March: a CERT fundraiser featuring local food and wine, a history lecture about Mary Brown, and a museum volunteer recruitment mixer.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

Campbell hosts three community events in March: a CERT fundraiser featuring local food and wine, a history talk about Mary Brown, and a museum volunteer recruitment mixer.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

Campbell hosts three community events in March: a CERT fundraiser featuring local food and wine, a history lecture about Mary Brown, and a museum volunteer recruitment mixer.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Bay Area events calendar for March 13-19 weekly editions

South Bay and Peninsula events include paranormal investigations, theatrical productions, outdoor hikes, environmental cleanups, and a spring-themed cake celebration across multiple dates in March.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, March 27-29

Enjoy a weekend filled with basketball tunes, great shows, new dining options, and exciting events in the Bay Area.
#bay-area-events
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Bay Area events calendar for March 13-19 weekly editions

The Bay Area offers diverse weekend events including paranormal investigations, theater productions, nature hikes, environmental cleanups, and themed celebrations.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Bay Area events calendar for March 13-19 weekly editions

The Bay Area offers diverse weekend events including paranormal investigations, theater productions, nature hikes, environmental cleanups, and themed celebrations.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Watts awaits those who are looking for opportunity

Watts developed as a working-class community founded on affordable housing and lack of racial land restrictions, distinguishing it from neighboring cities.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Taste of Campbell: Restaurants, wineries team up for a good cause

Taste of Campbell on March 28 features food from 12 restaurants and wines from 12 wineries, benefiting the Campbell Community Emergency Response Team.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Brentwood home's celebrity pedigree includes a silent film star and a retired pop singer

Designed by architect to the stars Paul R. Williams, the classic 10,000-square-foot mansion draws heavily from Georgian architecture and takes in canyon, city and mountain views. Former White House designer Michael Smith updated the elegant 10,000 square feet of interiors in keeping with Williams' vision. Remaining are the signature winding staircase and a secret passageway from the library to the master suite.
LA real estate
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area events calendar for Feb. 27 through March 5 weekly editions

A variety of San Jose-area events offer immersive civic history, live performances, hands-on workshops, and creative classes for diverse audiences.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Aerospace and water make up what Lancaster is today

Lancaster's founding and development depended on underground aquifers and railroad water needs, later sustained by the Los Angeles Aqueduct and aerospace industry growth.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Brentwood appoints Thomas Smith as interim city attorney

Brentwood appointed Thomas Lloyd Smith as interim city attorney while searching for a permanent replacement for Katherine Wisinski, who is leaving to join Pleasanton.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
39 years ago

Norton Plaza in Brentwood Will Start in April

Norton Plaza, a $30-million mixed-use development in Brentwood, will begin construction in April with 33,000 square feet of retail and 67,000 square feet of office space.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Richmond Buzz: indoor activities from Arguello to La Playa

Richmond District offers rainy-day activities, local Black-owned businesses, live music collaborations, gallery receptions, and food-and-drink events to support and enjoy.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

VA terminates leases of West L.A. land, leaves land used by Brentwood School's athletics in limbo

VA terminated leases including Brentwood School to advance creation of a National Center for Warrior Independence aimed at housing 6,000 veterans.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Mountain View wants to add more parks - but it won't be cheap - San Jose Spotlight

City staff estimate it would cost approximately $1.2 billion to meet its goal of adding 87 more acres of parkland. That figure is based on Mountain View's current population, and does not account for future growth. "Significant funding would be needed to develop new parks or to update our parks," Assistant Community Services Director Kristine Crosby said at the Jan. 27 council meeting.
Environment
SF food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Start the New Year Right at the Farmers' Market - San Francisco Bay Times

Local farmers' markets offer seasonal produce—like tender winter broccoli, diverse potatoes, and California citrus—plus vendor guidance and fresher-than-grocery produce.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

As a Bay Area highway landmark decays, new owners take over property

If, while driving between San Francisco and Sacramento in 1930, you were suddenly struck by a powerful hankering for dairy, there was only one place on your mind: the Milk Farm. Its reputation was legendary. Pony rides, apple pies and 10 cents for all the milk you could drink. In the early days of the American highway system, there were few places like the Dixon roadside stop.
Food & drink
Agriculture
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa

Connolly Ranch hosts a free open Community Day every first Wednesday with a suggested $5 donation, offering gardens, trails, and animal viewing for families.
#bay-area-entertainment
East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, March 6-8

The Bay Area weekend offers diverse entertainment including Pixar's Hoppers film, theatrical productions like Spamalot and All My Sons, live music performances, and South Indian dining experiences during Fremont Restaurant Week.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, March 6-8

The Bay Area weekend offers diverse entertainment including Pixar's 'Hoppers,' live music performances, Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons' at Berkeley Rep, Fremont Restaurant Week, South Indian cuisine, and specialty peanut butter-chocolate treats.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Sargent Ranch purchase is the result of teamwork

The recent announcement that the Peninsula Open Space Trust has purchased the final 2,284 acres of Sargent Ranch marks a historic turning point for Santa Clara County. This acquisition officially ends the decade-long threat of the Sargent Ranch Quarry, an industrial project that would have irreversibly damaged one of our region's most sensitive landscapes. This victory is not just a win for land conservation, but a monumental achievement for the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, which has long fought to protect Juristac, a sacred ceremonial site.
Environment
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Brentwood city attorney to take on new role in a different East Bay city

Brentwood City Attorney Katherine Wisinski will leave after nearly eight years to become Pleasanton's assistant city attorney, with a tentative last day of March 7.
San Francisco
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I thrived in San Francisco, but I'm happier living in the California countryside. It feels like a great place to age.

Moved from San Francisco to the Southern California countryside in 2021 for more space, family proximity, the ability to grow food, and a calmer life.
Arts
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Around Berkeley: Tiny art show, herb walk, K-pop party

Berkeley hosts a series of cultural and educational events Jan. 15–17, including workshops, concerts, a film screening, art exhibits, talks, and a guided hike.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Real estate deal for Fremont site may boost city's manufacturing push

Midwest-affiliated investors bought a 26-acre Fremont industrial site for $70.1M to enable advanced manufacturing supported by strong infrastructure and nearby power facilities.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, Feb. 20-22

Bay Area weekend highlights include Noise Pop, Black Joy Parade, San Francisco Beer Week, soul food eateries, Los Tigres del Norte, and sparkling wine.
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