Bay Area environmental group pushes to ban all fishing at Duxbury Reef
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
BART cuts deal with Uber—without approval of the elected board
BART management, without first getting board approval, has entered into a deal with Uber that will allow riders to use the BART app to book Uber rides at the station. In effect, BART is using public resources to help promote a private company that has as its public, stated goal the destruction of public transportation.
Cookware recalled due to possible lead contamination
The cookware may be contaminated with elevated lead levels that could leach into food.
The Bay Area’s most-fined air polluters: Explore 10 years of environmental violations
On Feb. 1, 2025, a fire at the Martinez Refining Company (MRC) released toxic byproducts for three days, prompting Contra Costa County health officials to issue a health advisory for nearby residents. Four days later, the Bay Area Air District, the public agency responsible for enforcing air quality laws in...
Mazra’s Authentic Mediterranean Moment
Located in the lively downtown Redwood City, Mazra is known for its friendly environment and delicious Mediterranean dishes. Mazra’s self-serving ordering system—allowing people to scan a QR code to place their order—makes the restaurant stand out. The staff creates a welcoming environment with their restaurant...
Santa Clara County Fair moves to August
The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corporation (SCCFMC) announced this week that starting this year, the Santa Clara County Fair will move to the third week of August as part of a long-term strategy to secure essential vendors and ensure the fair’s continued success, says a press release. The 82nd annual...
Day Around the Bay: The Castro Theatre’s Long-Awaited New Organ Has Arrived
We reported earlier this week that tickets for next weekend’s Super Bowl in Santa Clara were going for $7,000 a pop, but that was two days ago, and now they’re up to $8,230 apiece. That’s on a platform called TickPick, and we’re still seeing them for as “low” as $6,200 on Ticketmaster, but it’s still the...
Bay Area to see another high tide this weekend, with flooding of low-lying areas
The flooding this weekend was not expected to be as widespread as the damaging early January king tides.
Stanford Faithful Pack Reborn Palo Alto Sports Bar The Pro
Palo Alto's longtime sports bar is back, with a new name and a sharper game plan. The Pro, a slimmed-down successor to the Old Pro, opened on Monday to a packed bar and a steady stream of Stanford shirts. The revamped spot keeps the familiar memorabilia on the walls but now leans harder into elevated food, private...
Bay Area Restaurants and Bars Weigh Decision to Close for General Strike
Despite the precarious nature of operating a restaurant or bar, many places understand the importance of standing with Minnesota and fighting against ICE. A general strike is scheduled to take place in communities across the U.S. on Friday, January 30, prompting the closures of numerous restaurants, bars, and other...
