This famed sourdough bakery will open its first cafe this summer
Rize Up Bakery’s (opens in new tab) sourdough has appeared on the menus of famed Bay Area restaurants and at farmers markets across the city. Soon, fans of these crusty, chewy, and occasionally colorful loaves will be able to get them straight from the oven. Founder Azikiwee “Z” Anderson’s...
The history of this beloved Bay Area park begins with a barrel of eggs
Under towering redwoods and bay laurels, Kourtney Boone sits in a small wood cabin brimming with puppets, fake scat and Samuel P. Taylor State Park history. The walls inside this cozy multipurpose space are covered with sepia-toned photos and fauna life cycle charts. Boone, an interpreter with the Marin County park,...
‘A big part of my life’: BART riders face higher costs, worse commutes if...
If Bay Area voters don’t pass a regional sales tax to fund BART in November, the agency will reduce service, cut its Red and Green lines, and close 15 of its 50 stations starting next July. While BART ridership is recovering, it remains far below pre-pandemic levels. Average daily...
Former Emeryville Resident Alysa Liu Sightings Ramping Up prior to Celebration Rally
Gold medal-winning figure skater Alysa Liu is back in the Bay Area, and sightings are sending fans into a frenzy. Liu recently revealed ties to Emeryville that had not been widely known. In a TikTok comment, she clarified where she grew up, addressing confusion from online sources. “I grew up...
San Francisco to Pay Family Claiming Wrongful Death After Laguna Honda Transfers
San Francisco is poised to pay $500,000 to a family that sued for wrongful death and elder abuse after their relative died following his transfer out of Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. The settlement is expected to be approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday and comes after...
Cyclist suffers horrific leg injury at ‘crazy,’ ‘hectic’ Sunset intersection
Residents and workers said they saw many close calls before a dump truck struck and dragged a cyclist Friday, maiming her leg. Cyclist suffers horrific leg injury at ‘crazy,’ ‘hectic’ Sunset intersection
Police report: Daniel Lurie initiated confrontation that injured his security team
Mayor Daniel Lurie sparked the altercation that led to a fight and injuries to two San Francisco police officers in his security detail, according to a police report of the incident obtained by The Standard. On Thursday evening at 5:38 p.m., Lurie, an aide, and two members of his security...
Bay Area climber rescued after 700-foot fall on Mount Shasta
Two Bay Area climbers called for help after one slid roughly 700 feet while descending Mount Shasta.
Two San Francisco Restaurants Suggested to Close After Health Inspection Violations
[Editor’s note: The reports referenced in this article reflect conditions observed during inspections conducted on March 9 and do not represent the establishments’ current or future status.]. The San Francisco Department of Public Health conducted routine inspections at local restaurants on March 9. Fishmandu Sushi...
Viral Bay Area Middle Eastern restaurant returns after yearslong closure
The San Bruno hit, which was named No. 2 on Yelp’s 2021 list of top restaurants in the country, reopens after a lengthy remodel.
