Several senior San Francisco officials are calling for the resignation of Ann Hsu, a member of the San Francisco Board of Education who recently made racist comments in a candidate questionnaire form for a political group she was hoping to gain endorsement of before the election of November. Hsu, who …
Read More »This taqueria makes the best carnitas in the Bay Area
Everything about the house taqueria Carnitas El Canelo is calculated to introduce you to the cuisine of Puebla, Mexico. But first, you’ll have to find it. There are no signs outside, so listen for the stimulating sounds of cumbia. Next, you will need to search for a wooden door. Behind, …
Read More »Get ready for the annual “Give Local Bay” giving campaign and help area nonprofits
BAY CITY, MI — An annual push to provide area nonprofits with a major fundraiser returns for another year. The annual “Give Local Bay” fundraiser is set to return in May 2022. This fundraiser is led by the Bay Area Community Foundation in coordination with LiUNA Local 1098. The fundraiser …
Read More »East Bay union challenges AC Transit’s voluntary masking rule
(KRON) – The East Bay Transit Riders Union has called on the AC Transit board to reinstate a mask mandate on their buses. The union, according to its website, is an East Bay transit organization dedicated to the expansion and survival of transit in the East Bay area. The decision …
Read More »SF Bay Area’s Best Mini Golf Course Is Also The Smallest
When Sean Howard and Carolyn Michaud moved from Seattle to Walnut Creek three years ago, they found a new life and something even better. “I had a garage for the first time,” recalls Howard. “I went to Home Depot and bought a whole bunch of power tools. I built a …
Read More »Bay Area native Jon M. Chu, director of ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ on new food role with Fremont-based ‘Weee’ grocery store
FREMONT, Calif. (KGO) — Bay Area-born Hollywood director Jon M. Chu’s hit films “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights” both featured a high-profile co-star , the food. But even observant fans who have noticed Chu’s love of food, family, and cultures might be surprised to learn of her brand …
Read More »San Francisco names street for drag nun philanthropy founder
On Easter weekend in mid-April, Sister Vish-Knew is expected to pose for photos under new street signs bearing her name. The co-founder of the international philanthropic drag nuns group, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, is now one of three drag queen characters whose streets are named in their honor in …
Read More »New food delivery services in the Bay Area continue to launch. Can they compete with companies like DoorDash?
Bay Area diners have never had more options for ordering food at their favorite restaurant. These new companies are different from on-demand delivery apps like DoorDash and Grubhub, which deliver hot food to customers within miles of restaurants. They typically sell cold dishes, which customers buy a day or more …
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