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California
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Plenty of events in Los Gatos as summer winds down

Los Gatos held successful summer music events and organized upcoming fall festivals that support youth mental-health services, local businesses, community media, and parish fundraising.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

15th Oakland Pride Set for New Location and Will Feature Music Legends - San Francisco Bay Times

Oakland Pride 2025 returns as a week-long East Bay celebration with a new City Hall location, multiple stages, a film festival, and major musical headliners.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Guitars, ukuleles stolen from Dublin Elementary School

Whoever stole 25 Yamaha JR1 wood grain acoustic guitars and five Kala Brand Music Co. ukuleles from the school got away undetected, according to Dublin Police. School officials discovered the missing equipment during an inventory check on Aug. 8. The total loss is $2,750, police said. At this time, there are no leads as to who may have been responsible for the theft, Dublin Police spokesman Miguel Campos said.
Miscellaneous
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

2025 "Kings Mountain Art Fair" in the Redwoods (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1)

"It's a privilege to watch artists, fairgoers, and volunteers come together to create such a vibrant community in the redwoods," said Bev Abbott, Executive Director. "Each artist brings not only their work but also their passion, making the fair a place where connections are built year after year."
Arts
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

2025 "Kings Mountain Art Fair" in the Redwoods (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1)

The Kings Mountain Art Fair is a juried, volunteer-run, environmentally focused coastal redwood event supporting the local fire brigade and school.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

GoFundMe started for funeral expenses as Marblehead remembers 13-year-old killed in crash

My daughter will be missed deeply. That was my baby. There is an empty hole in my chest. I don't know how to move on.
US news
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Here's How Heavy The World's Biggest Chocolate Chip Cookie Was - Tasting Table

The Immaculate Baking Company created the world's largest chocolate chip cookie, weighing 40,000 pounds and measuring 8,120 feet long.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Illegal fireworks, dry East Bay hills raise fire concerns heading into July 4 holiday weekend

Fireworks are illegal in the Bay Area, except for safe and sane fireworks, which are a category of fireworks that stay close to the ground.
California
Fundraising
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Dad and son 'distraught' and 'heartbroken' over closure of Bromley school

Bishop Challoner School will close due to financial pressures, upsetting the community and raising concerns about SEND students transitioning to new schools.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Meet the visually impaired Galway man who is walking to fundraise and advocate for disability issues

The 'Walk With Joseph' initiative raises awareness about Galway's pedestrian infrastructure while fundraising for a sensory room at Ability West.
Renovation
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Here is what St. Anne's Anglican Church looks like one year after the devastating fire | CBC News

St. Anne's Anglican Church is undergoing restoration after a destructive fire last year, aiming to preserve original artwork while updating its capacity.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Nat 'Fatty Natty' Talbot pursues pizza dream to aid ailing dad

Nat Talbot stepped up to care for his family after his father's stroke, launching a pop-up pizza business to support them.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Campbell schools get funding to stage shows at Heritage Theatre

Financial assistance will help local schools stage theater productions at Campbell's Heritage Theatre.
Stanford Blood Center is temporarily closing to facilitate necessary renovations.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Irish Cancer Society 'shocked' as fundraiser's 'Daffman' jailed for sex abuse of young boys

James Gilleran, a former scout leader, was convicted of sexual abuse after a man reported incidents from 40 years ago, shocking the Irish Cancer Society.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

San Francisco Decorator Showcase puts Pacific Heights mansion through incredible transformation

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase features a transformed mansion showcasing unique designs, benefiting San Francisco University High School.
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