Beloved Bay Area icon’s life becomes a new musical: Park ranger and civil rights pioneer Betty Reid Soskin's life story -- and her miusic -- is captured in ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/26/beloved-bay-area-icons-life-becomes-a-new-musical/
Bay FC begins training at San Jose State with goal of ‘winning everything’ in inaugural NWSL season
mercurynews.com/2024/02/27/bay-fc-begins-training-at-san-jose-state-with-goal-of-winning-everything-in-inaugural-nwsl-season/
The best karaoke bars in the Bay Area: The Bay Area's best karaoke bars, with private and public rooms
sfchronicle.com/projects/best-karaoke-bars/
Blame game? Santa Clara County lawyer reassigned after child abuse interview scandal
mercurynews.com/2024/03/16/social-workers-say-santa-clara-county-is-scapegoating-lawyer-over-child-abuse-interview-advice/
Woke Kindergarten critic put on leave in Bay Area school district: Woke Kindergarten critic put on leave as Bay Area school district gets national backlash.
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/woke-kindergarten-schools-teacher-on-leave-18655992.php
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San Jose weighs reserving affordable housing for residents at highest risk of displacement
mercurynews.com/2024/02/26/san-jose-weighs-reserving-affordable-housing-for-residents-at-highest-risk-of-displacement/
Antioch names new interim police chief: Retired Pittsburg Police Chief Brian Addington was named Antioch’s interim police chief Tuesday, city officials said.
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/antioch-names-new-interim-police-chief-18678574.php
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NFL coaching carousel: David Shaw interviews for gigs, as do ex-49ers Harbaugh, Slowik
mercurynews.com/2024/01/22/nfl-coaching-carousel-david-shaw-interviews-for-gigs-as-do-ex-49ers-harbaugh-slowik/
UC Health, Anthem Blue Cross reach deal to avoid disruptive separation: UC Health, which includes UCSF and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in the Bay Area ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/uc-health-anthem-blue-cross-reach-avoid-18649225.php
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A’s, City of Oakland have “positive” first meeting: “Nothing was taken off the table”
athleticsnation.com/2024/2/15/24074343/as-city-of-oakland-have-positive-first-meeting
Bay Area rappers drop new anthem ahead of 49ers playoff run: Bay Area rappers Saweetie and P-Lo drop new 49ers anthem “Do It for the Bay” ahead of playoff game ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/49ers-playoff-anthem-saweetie-plo-18617463.php
San Francisco Chronicle’s most-read journalism of 2023: Among the highlights: Hundreds gather in conversation on solving SF’s problems, in-depth reporting on the ...
sfchronicle.com/about/newsroomnews/article/most-read-stories-2023-18575664.php
Low-ABV cocktails are taking over Bay Area restaurants: Barberio Osteria in S.F., Lion Dance Cafe and Burdell in Oakland offer excellent low-alcohol cocktails.
sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/low-abv-cocktails-restaurants-18575112.php
In which Bay Area cities do most people speak a language other than English at home?
mercurynews.com/2023/12/07/in-which-bay-area-cities-do-most-people-speak-another-language-at-home/
One of 2023’s best new Christmas songs comes courtesy of church in Aptos: Listen to "Great News Great Joy," a great new Christmas song from Elizabeth ...
mercurynews.com/2023/12/20/one-of-2023s-best-new-christmas-songs-comes-courtesy-of-church-in-aptos/
S.F. candidates debate judges’ role in public safety outcomes: In a rare debate, two challengers of San Francisco Superior Court judges described themselves as ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/judges-debate-18540845.php
Here we go again: ‘Mamma Mia’ back on Bay Area stages: The iconic jukebox musical built on the songs of Abba plays in San Francisco and San Jose through Dec. 17.
mercurynews.com/2023/12/05/here-we-go-again-mamma-mia-back-on-bay-area-stages/
E-40 Interview: Cookbook, Album, Learning From Snoop Dogg: As he releases his new album, 'Rule of Thumb: Rule 1,' as well as a cookbook ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/e-40-new-album-interview-1234899757/
How to use Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok : Elon Musk's sometimes spicy rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT is trained on X posts, and can speak with a sense of humor.
businessinsider.com/how-to-use-grok-elon-musk-ai-chatbot-2023-12
Viral video of Oakland Council comments draws backlash: A clip of Monday’s Oakland City Council meeting is drawing national backlash, but it may not represent ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/oakland-council-video-18522358.php
Oakland A’s fans return to Bay Area after taking their case directly to John Fisher, MLB owners
mercurynews.com/2023/11/15/oakland-as-fans-return-to-bay-area-after-taking-their-case-directly-to-john-fisher-mlb-owners/
ABC News Special Report: Pres. Joe Biden meets with Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping in the San Francisco Bay Area, their first face-to-face meeting in a year ... Show more
A Huey Lewis and the News musical is headed to Broadway: The rom-com “The Heart of Rock and Roll” will make its New York debut this spring.
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/huey-lewis-musical-broadway-18462249.php
E-40, Living Hip-Hop Legend, Talks 2Pac, Master P, Longevity, and Types of Fish You've Probably Never Heard Of
gq.com/story/e-40-living-hip-hop-legend-talks-2pac-master-p-longevity-and-types-of-fish-youve-probably-never-heard-of
Where to go horseback riding in the Houston area: These farms, equestrian centers and stables offer both long or short horseback rides in the Houston area ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/horseback-riding-houston-area-where-to-go-18526970.php
Cal fans rushed Stanford's field in the final Pac-12 meeting between the Bay Area rivals 🏟️🙌
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E-40, Living Hip-Hop Legend, Talks 2Pac, Master P, Longevity, and Types of Fish You've Probably Never Heard Of
gq.com/story/e-40-living-hip-hop-legend-talks-2pac-master-p-longevity-and-types-of-fish-youve-probably-never-heard-of
Gordon Monson: LDS women’s leaders can’t sit on the stand? Here’s an alternative God might like.
sltrib.com/religion/2023/11/28/gordon-monson-lds-womens-leaders/
China's Xi in US for high-stakes Biden summit: Chinese President Xi Jinping began his first visit to the United States in six years on Tuesday (14 November),
euractiv.com/section/china/news/chinas-xi-in-us-for-high-stakes-biden-summit/
Quick Glance: The Power and Limits of Xi Jinping
- Xi may have more power than any Chinese leader since Mao Zedong, but he can't fully implement his policy preferences.
- It's recognized that Xi Jinping is the most powerful leader in China since Mao Zedong.
- Xi is the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao and not constrained by the party norms and institutions of the post-Mao era.
- Xi recognized the bureaucracy problems and addressed these through the anti-corruption campaign, but still relies on the bureaucracy for policy implementation.
Heckling to be heard: Why Bay Area protesters have increasingly become government disruptors
eastbaytimes.com/2023/11/22/heckling-to-be-heard-why-bay-area-protesters-have-increasingly-become-government-disruptors/
Trevor May’s John Fisher rant likely what other A’s would want to say: The latest argument that John Fisher is the Bay Area’s worst-ever sports owner comes from ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/trevor-may-s-john-fisher-rant-likely-a-s-want-18431219.php
It was a quiet Bay Area town. A Pride flag vote divided it: ‘Breaks my heart’: Battle erupted in this small Bay Area town over banning Pride flags at school
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sunol-school-pride-flag-18405316.php
Our Oakland neighborhood felt unsafe. So here’s what we did about it: As a retired police officer neighbor reminded us, “Without neighbors being the eyes and ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/oakland-bay-area-crime-neighborhood-watch-18420288.php
Biden and Xi look to put floor under plummeting U.S.-China ties: The two leaders will have a laundry list of concerns to discuss, but the talks are unlikely to ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/14/asia-pacific/politics/us-china-xi-jinping-joe-biden-preview/
Xi Jinping and Joe Biden to meet amid rising tensions
The highly anticipated meeting is scheduled for November 15 in the San Francisco Bay AreaAditi Singh ... Show more
Bay Area man arrested after allegedly stabbing co-worker: A San Mateo man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stabbing a co-worker multiple times ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/san-mateo-co-worker-stabbing-18420199.php
E-40 to receive key to the city for Vallejo officials: Vallejo wants to give hometown rapper E-40 key to the city, praising his “exceptional contributions” to ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/e40-vallejo-key-to-the-city-18406806.php
San Jose mayor urges “back to basics” strategy for Bay Area’s largest city: San Jose's mayor on Saturday sketched out a grassroots approach for the Bay ...
mercurynews.com/2023/10/21/san-jose-mayor-mahan-city-economy-home-housing-homeless-crime-jobs/
Elon Musk says X, formerly Twitter, could charge all users: X owner Elon Musk says the company could charge all users for access, during a Bay Area meeting with ...
sfchronicle.com/tech/article/x-elon-musk-charge-all-users-18374233.php
San Jose music icon Steve Harwell of the band Smash Mouth dies at 56.: Steve Harwell, the troubled former singer of San Jose act Smash Mouth ...
mercurynews.com/2023/09/04/san-jose-music-icon-steve-harwell-of-the-band-smash-mouth-dies-at-56/
Quick Glance: Smash Mouth Frontman Steve Harwell Dies at 56
- Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth passed away at the age of 56.
- Harwell retired from the band in 2021 due to health issues.
- His distinctive, raspy rap-singing voice was instantly recognizable and some of Smash Mouth's songs became viral sensations.
- Smash Mouth's lineup has changed several times over the years - bassist Paul De Lisle is the only remaining original member - while Zach Goode took over as lead singer when Harwell retired.
A’s owner John Fisher breaks silence, says he won’t sell team: Las Vegas interview
mercurynews.com/2023/08/23/as-owner-john-fisher-breaks-silence-says-he-wont-sell-team-las-vegas-interview/
No Fleet Week? What will happen if Congress’ funding dispute starts shutting down the federal government
mercurynews.com/2023/09/28/no-fleet-week-what-will-happen-if-congress-funding-dispute-starts-shutting-down-the-federal-government/
Firsthand Look | Capcom at TGS by the Bay: Capcom at TGS by the Bay was a special event that invited commentators and the press for a hands-on preview at their ...
8bitdigi.com/firsthand-look-capcom-at-tgs-by-the-bay/
Bay Area arts: 14 great shows to see this weekend and beyond: Offerings range from Brian Copeland's freebie and an August Wilson classic to alt-country with ...
mercurynews.com/2023/08/16/bay-area-arts-xx-great-shows-to-see-this-weekend-and-beyond-2/
Firsthand Look | Granblue Fantasy Relink and Versus: Rising: Highlights of a special preview session of Granblue Fantasy Relink and Granblue Fantasy Versus: ...
8bitdigi.com/firsthand-look-granblue-fantasy-relink-and-versus-rising/
S.F. 49ers legends will chat it up with Kristi Yamaguchi in new ‘Unscripted’ series
mercurynews.com/2023/07/27/s-f-49ers-legends-will-chat-it-up-with-kristi-yamaguchi-in-new-unscripted-series/
Bay Area indie bookstores to celebrate Bookstore Romance Day: Romance readers, take note: Aug. 19 is Bookstore Romance Day
mercurynews.com/2023/08/10/bay-area-indie-bookstores-to-celebrate-bookstore-romance-day/
20 classic songs that define Bay Area hip-hop: When people think of West Coast hip-hop, they tend to refer to the Los Angeles rap scene. However ...
yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/20_classic_songs_that_define_bay_area_hip_hop/s1__39092179
Madeline Kenney Collects Herself on A New Reality Mind: Read our review of Madeline Kenney's curious, careful and, at times, triumphant fourth album ...
pastemagazine.com/music/madeline-kenney/a-new-reality-mind-review
Bay FC women’s soccer team hosts first public event, welcomes Andre Iguodala as investor
pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/bay-fc-womens-soccer-team-hosts-first-public-event-welcomes-andre-iguodal/
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Live 105 is back and this is the first song that the radio station played: Nirvana? Red Hot Chili Peppers? Depeche Mode? Green Day? Here's the first song ...
mercurynews.com/2023/06/05/live-105-is-back-and-this-is-the-first-song-that-the-radio-station-played/
R.I.P. Dave FM: Here is the final song that the radio station played: Pink Floyd? Bruce Springsteen? Spice Girls? Men Without Hats? This is the act that Dave FM ...
mercurynews.com/2023/06/05/r-i-p-dave-fm-here-is-the-final-song-that-the-radio-station-played/
Review: Most underrated ’80s new wave act wows during Bay Area show: ABC performed at Bimbo's 365 Club, one of several Cruel World festival acts -- ...
mercurynews.com/2023/05/23/review-most-underrated-80s-new-wave-act-wows-during-bay-area-show
SF supes lean on CEQA to stop housing. Here's what California can do: After a fleeting moment of reason on housing, San Francisco supervisors are back to chasing ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/ceqa-california-san-francisco-housing-supervisors-18174976.php
Review: Bay Area rock legend has plenty to celebrate at sold-out concert: John Fogerty brought his Celebration Tour to Saratoga, performing a sold-out show on ...
mercurynews.com/2023/05/13/review-bay-area-rock-legend-has-plenty-to-celebrate-at-sold-out-concert
Are Santa Cruz County drivers more pleasant than either Bay Area or LA drivers?: Roadshow
mercurynews.com/2023/05/10/are-santa-cruz-county-drivers-more-pleasant-than-either-bay-area-or-la-drivers-roadshow
S.F. homeowner still awaiting PG&E upgrade for all-electric appliances: Bay Area homeowners will be required to install all-electric heaters in the coming years ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/home-pge-electric-upgrade-17832767.php
The Antioch Police Department has shown its true racist colors: Misconduct scandal has revealed the Antioch Police Department to be morally bankrupt ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/justinphillips/article/antioch-police-racism-17906931.php
Los Gatos sends road safety improvements back to the drawing board: Neighbors want a design that reflects the rural tone of the area.
mercurynews.com/2023/04/28/los-gatos-sends-road-safety-improvements-back-to-the-drawing-board
The financial incentives that helped spur more than 1.6 million Californians to put solar panels on their homes will end this week.
Read more: www.sfchronicle.com/climate/article/solar-panel-incentive-california-17883031.php
Ex-KTVU anchor Frank Somerville may pursue another TV job, teach: Former Bay Area news presenter Frank Somerville says he could see himself returning to an ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/frank-somerville-anchor-interview-17866830.php
Former Bay Area news anchor Frank Somerville gives first TV interview since DUI: Frank Somerville left KTVU in 2021.
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Pianist Vijay Iyer marks a bittersweet return to Bay Area for SFJAZZ run: Acclaimed pianist, composer and band leader Vijay Iyer got his music career rolling in ...
mercurynews.com/2023/04/04/pianist-vijay-iyer-marks-a-bittersweet-return-to-bay-area-for-sfjazz-run
Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival canceled after security company pulled out: Organizers have planned to put on a music benefit concert on May 27 instead.
mercurynews.com/2023/04/07/morgan-hill-mushroom-festival-canceled-after-security-company-pulled-out
‘I can’t deal with this’: BART’s inspector general resigns slamming agency on way out
mercurynews.com/2023/03/09/i-cant-deal-with-this-barts-inspector-general-resigns-slamming-agency-on-way-out
‘Pretty Woman’: Classic film becomes a musical that’s headed for Bay Area: "Pretty Woman," the musical adapted from the hit 1990 movie ...
mercurynews.com/2023/03/13/pretty-woman-classic-film-becomes-a-musical-thats-headed-for-bay-area
San Jose: Police union terminates office manager accused of fentanyl sales: The office manager for the San Jose Police Officers Association has been let go as ...
mercurynews.com/2023/04/07/san-jose-police-union-terminates-office-manager-accused-of-fentanyl-sales
Fisherman’s Wharf could return to its roots: S.F.’s Fisherman’s Wharf is hurting, and this plan wants to save it by redeveloping the area around it.
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/fishermans-wharf-pier-45-17832637.php
Author of plagiarized Santa Clara County book to keep $1M in taxpayer money: County attorneys won't file a contract dispute against Jean McCorquodale ...
mercurynews.com/2023/03/13/author-of-plagiarized-santa-clara-county-book-to-keep-1m-in-taxpayer-money
Bay Area’s largest state park in debate over off-road vehicle use: Henry W. Coe State Park, a rugged landscape in the hills east of Morgan Hill and Highway 101 ...
mercurynews.com/2023/02/16/bay-areas-largest-state-park-at-center-of-debate-over-expanding-off-road-vehicle-use
Saratoga declares state of emergency during latest storm: Saratoga City Council declared a state of emergency at a special meeting Monday to make it easier for ...
mercurynews.com/2023/03/29/saratoga-declares-state-of-emergency-during-latest-storm
Thinking about switching out your gas stove? Here’s what to know: There is no ban on gas stoves, but some Bay Area residents might be thinking about making the ...
sfchronicle.com/climate/article/gas-stove-electric-appliance-17800124.php
Tolaga Bay forestry waste inquiry: 'It's not just a mess, it's dangerous': Exhaustion, frustration and an air of sadness could be felt at a Tolaga Bay meeting ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/486652/tolaga-bay-forestry-waste-inquiry-it-s-not-just-a-mess-it-s-dangerous
Roadshow: The votes are in, and readers say the worst roads in the Bay Area are …
mercurynews.com/2023/03/19/roadshow-the-votes-are-in-and-readers-say-the-worst-roads-in-the-bay-area-are
7 Dead in Shootings in Half Moon Bay: A suspect was fully cooperating with the authorities, the police said. It is the second mass shooting in California in ...
nytimes.com/live/2023/01/23/us/shooting-half-moon-bay-california
Quick Glance: How to Assist Victims and the Community Following the Monterey Park Shooting
- Members of Southern California's majority-Asian American community were startled and devastated to witness a time of celebration when tens of thousands had gathered turn overnight into a time of mourning as many mourned and honored the lost lives.
- "Violence of this nature is always meant to frighten and instill fear in the community and those who want to sell these things."
- Here are some ideas for how you may help the Monterey Park community.
- The monies are used to track and respond to any hate or harassment experienced by the community.
W. Kamau Bell says being progressive is 'not about hashtags': In a wide-raging onstage conversation, the comic, TV host and author talks about living in ...
sfchronicle.com/podcasts/article/w-kamau-bell-interview-live-taping-mannys-17801705.php
Richmond meth and fentanyl dealer gets five years in federal prison: Ernesto "Tigre" Madrigal, 28, admitted to arranging five-pound meth deal ...
mercurynews.com/2023/02/16/richmond-meth-and-fentanyl-dealer-gets-five-years-in-federal-prison
Symba’s Slow But Steady Path to Rap Stardom: The Bay Area rapper has been in the game since 2012, but now things are finally lining up ...
gq.com/story/symba-results-take-time
'I'm bringing a CEO mindset': Q&A with San Jose's new mayor: A sit-down interview with San Jose's new mayor
mercurynews.com/2023/01/08/im-bringing-a-ceo-mindset-qa-with-san-joses-new-mayor
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