Saturday Links: Hot Dog Eating Champ Joey Chestnut Triumphs Again
Beloved Bay Area hip hop crew Hieroglyphics are expanding their annual Hiero Day festivities for 2026 with a three-city tour that includes stops in Los Angeles and British Columbia in addition to a hometown date in San Francisco on Sept. 7. The lineup for the SF show includes sets from Killer Mike, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and M
Fake PG&E Barcode Hustle Bleeds Bay Area Businesses
Scammers posing as PG&E workers are turning utility bills into cash cows, siphoning more than $211,000 from customers so far this year, according to utility figures. The latest twist has crooks sending a barcode or QR code after a threatening phone call, then ordering victims to take that code to a store or kiosk so a
What about fog? SF fireworks show organizers say they’re ready for whatever weather
Pyro Spectaculars says the display has been built in layers, with fireworks at different heights so people still have a chance to see the show even if fog rolls in.
San Francisco Homeowners Are Being Left With Sidewalk Holes After Sewer Grate Thefts
Residents in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, are facing a strange problem of sewer vent grates being stolen from sidewalks, creating tripping hazards and potential liability issues for property owners. A strange sidewalk theft problem in San Francisco is leaving some homeowners with small holes, repair headaches, and a
Small Change Arcade To Open At Excelsior
A new community-focused arcade is headed to San Francisco’s Excelsior neighborhood. Small Change Arcade is preparing to open at 4740 Mission Street, as one of the businesses selected to receive funding through the City of San Francisco’s Storefront Opportunity Grant program. The initiative helps entrepreneurs activate
Key questions about a still-unfinished sale of the Oakland Coliseum
OAKLAND — What happened to the sale of the publicly owned Oakland Coliseum complex? The buyers were expected to close escrow this week, but they appear to have missed a June 30 deadline to complete the purchase. Still, officials in charge of selling the 112-acre site — one of...
12 Hip Singles from 1960s San Francisco
When you think of rock music that came out of the San Francisco Bay Area in the ’60s, your mind undoubtedly goes first to albums: Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow, Sly and the Family Stone’s Stand, Santana’s groundbreaking debut, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s three 1969 best-sellers, etc. Singles aimed at Top
A Bay Area teen lost his hand lighting a firework. His story is a...
Three days after he graduated from high school, Nader Hanna was hanging out in a Pleasanton parking lot with friends setting off fireworks. In a flash, his life changed.
California Tenant Faces Eviction for Owning a Legal Rifle — Then His Attorney Finds...
It didn’t start with a knock from a deputy or a letter taped to a door. It started with... The post California Tenant Faces Eviction for Owning a Legal Rifle — Then His Attorney Finds the Landlord’s No-Gun Clause Was Never Valid appeared first on The Avid Outdoorsman .
10 Nostalgic Diners In California That Will Transport You To The 1950s
Looking for the best nostalgic diners in California that feel like a trip back in time?. These 10 classic diners serve up amazing comfort food and a whole lot of old-school charm!. 1. George’s 50’s Diner (Long Beach) You can spot George’s 50’s Diner from far away....

















