7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 13-15
This weekend is shaping up to be a classic, with everything from a world-class pumpkin festival to a renowned dance company to decadent chocolate chip cookies. So, shall we get started? However, please check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. 1 PLAY, EAT, AND SIP: The Half Moon Bay Pumpkin…
Prep roundup: Miramonte water polo, Homestead volleyball, Carlmont flag football among winners
Bay Area high school sports: Sacred Heart Prep girls, boys water polo teams defeat St. Francis, Northgate flag football defense dominates, Silver Creek volleyball shines, and more GIRLS WATER POLO Miramonte 12, Campolindo 7 No. 1 Miramonte defeated Campolindo in a home Diablo Athletic League matchup between the top two teams in California (according to…
Reader still appreciates Prius advice from 12 years ago … and her Prius: Roadshow
Another reader shares the best excuse he has ever given to a police officer for speeding Q: You recently shared stories about drivers’ excuses. Here’s my contribution. I was living in Palo Alto and working in Burlingame 45 years ago. After finishing up late one Sunday night, I had about 25 minutes to get to…
Housing revamps of offices, shops, hotels widen in San Jose, East Bay
Tricky economy after the coronavirus prompts housing conversions SAN JOSE, Calif. — In a trend that could dramatically alter downtown San Jose, low demand for office and retail space, exacerbated by the Bay Area’s shaky hotel sector, has prompted more building owners to consider converting their commercial properties to housing. Owners of office towers and…
Google opens Mountain View visitor center at dragonscale canopy office
Phones, gadgets, cafe, art, events, pop up stores and cafe are part of new visitor center MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Google hopes that its new visitor center in Mountain View will provide dynamic spaces for neighbors, tourists, artists, and employees to gather, create, and innovate. The Google Visitor Experience, located inside the company’s eye-catching Gradient…
Oakland: Three possible shooting suspects arrested after chase, crash
The pursuit started Wednesday afternoon in the 7200 block of Fresno Street and extended into Contra Costa County before returning to Oakland OAKLAND, Calif. — Authorities said three possible shooting suspects were apprehended Wednesday afternoon following a vehicle pursuit that began in East Oakland, traveled to Contra Costa County, and ended with a crash on…
The oldest kosher bakery in Oakland hits the market for $1
Grand Bakery, a Jewish institution, is holding try-outs to select a new owner. Grand Bakery, Oakland’s oldest kosher bakery known for its challah, has just gone on the market for one dollar. Late Wednesday afternoon, owner Sam Tobis announced the news in an email, seeking “someone passionate about Jewish baking to take the reins of…
Tasting House in Los Gatos reboots with new chef, menu
Wine bistro will reopen at 5 p.m. Friday The Tasting House, a Wine Spectator award-winning Los Gatos bistro, has been refreshed and will reopen on Friday with a new chef, a new menu, live music nightly, and sommeliers to recommend food-and-wine pairings to diners. Chef Julian Silvera joins the venture with an impressive resume, having…
5-time convicted bank robber sentenced to 11 years in prison
The San Mateo judge presiding over the case dismissed the man’s five prior felony convictions while sentencing him COUNTY OF SAN MATEO — On Tuesday, a San Mateo judge sentenced a five-time bank robber to 11 years in prison after dismissing his prior convictions from sentencing consideration, despite prosecutors’ requests for a life sentence. Cleophas…
