Bay Area Local Picks

Yayoi delivers authentic Japanese hotpot & more – a comfort food standout. Pair with hidden gems like Yuzuki, using traditional Japanese methods for dishes with a twist.

Prime picks for fans on April 21-22:

• Giants vs. Dodgers at Oracle Park: Tue/Wed 6:30p, catch live or NBCSBA (680, 104.5)
• A's at Seattle: Tue...

Feel-good East Bay volunteering: Join White Pony Express in Concord to pick up 12,500 lbs of fresh food daily from grocers, delivering it to pantries...

Score a full day of local artists, food trucks, live music, and community energy across neighboring East Bay spots on Apr 25:

• Day kickoff: Makers...

East Bay to SF commuters, heads up! BART pauses Red Line (Richmond-Millbrae) and Green Line (Daly City-Berryessa) Sunday for critical lighting fixes...

Elevate your South Indian cravings with this immersive duo in San Jose:

• Street food hit: Noura Indian Multi-Cuisine in Evergreen delivers beloved...

Local gems shining as 2026 Good Food Awards finalists in oils and grains—perfect for foodie tastings:

• Olive Truck in Emeryville (East Bay):...

• East Bay gem: SPARC Theater's up-close take on Tennessee Williams' emotional family drama, with cafe tables, wraparound seating, and a bar for...

Bay Area craft beer fans rejoice: SF pioneer 21st Amendment is revived under Philly's Evil Genius, with iconic Hell or High Watermelon and Brew Free...

• 18% mortality rate: Of 114 gray whales documented entering SF Bay (2018-2025), at least 21 matched carcasses, with vessel strikes hitting 43%.
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• Hunter's Point (8.8/10): Easiest 2.5 mi loop to 900ft overlook with SF/Oakland views; 21 parking spots, dogs OK.
• Anniversary Trail (8.5/10): 0.5...

• Classic Bay Area showdown: Dodgers-Giants series starts tomorrow at Oracle Park – prime for local fans' weekend outing.
• Star first baseman back:...

East Bay coffee fans, get excited—Highwire Coffee is infilling the region with new cafés near their Emeryville roastery.

• Strategic growth: CEO...

Peninsula explorers, check out Mints & Honey in San Carlos for one-of-a-kind treasures you can't find elsewhere. It's one of eight special Bay Area shops perfect for locals seeking unique finds.

Mayor Lurie celebrated the SF Ballet MOU signing with Shanghai International Arts Festival during his Shanghai trip.

Key highlights for Bay Area arts...

Unique North Bay market alert: Les Dames d'Escoffier's culinary rummage sale in Alexander Valley on April 25th.

• Shop kitchen treasures while...

• Nostalgic '80s blowout: Third-year Totally Tubular Festival features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People (first show since 1988), A Flock of...

• Eco-friendly innovation: Kunekune and American Guinea hogs forage to clear underbrush, pulverizing leaves and poison oak that fuel wildfires on the...

East Bay craft beer fans, 21st Amendment is back! San Leandro's beloved brewery closed last year, but four classics resurrect this summer via Evil...

East Bay families, plan weekend SF outings with these free/low-cost kid highlights from 510 Families:

• De Young Museum: Open Aug. 2 and every...