Why the air in the SF Bay Area is so gross on Friday
Skies over San Francisco were hazy on Dec. 15, 2023. A. Graff Air-quality levels in some parts of the Bay Area were rated as “unhealthy for some” on Friday, and the …
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I hopped on an SF SantaCon party bus, and it wasn’t what I expected
I wasn’t sure what to expect for my first SantaCon, but when I found myself on a school bus with a group of festive and friendly Santas, I knew I …
Why people from Mexico City rave about this Bay Area salsa
Not all salsas are created equal. If you live in San Francisco, you probably love La Corneta’s zesty salsa verde or the smoky, reddish version at Papalote. But there’s a …
A Michelin surprise hides in California’s most unexpected place: Lodi
Until recently, I’d never been to Lodi, the small San Joaquin County town just north of Stockton, even though I’ve lived in the Bay Area my entire life. Apparently, neither …
Oakland soul food restaurant Burdell is finally opening
Owner/chef Geoff Davis poses for a photo at Burdell in Oakland, Calif. on Sept. 6, 2023.Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE As a young kid, Geoff Davis loved going to the Central Valley farmers …
California woman fatally attacked by neighbor’s dogs, police say
Two dogs killed a woman in this Modesto neighborhood, police said. KCRA/Courtesy A 93-year-old California woman was mauled Thursday by two dogs in the Central Valley town of Modesto, and she …
One of SF’s best breakfast spots operates out of a warehouse
For at least a decade, I’ve been searching for a San Francisco breakfast burrito that rivals the ones my aunt makes. It’s tough because the love and care with which she …
California officials warn of increased risk for valley fever
This winter’s heavy rainfall could lead to an increase in valley fever, a disease caused by fungus that grows in the dirt across many parts of California. Ashley Cooper/Getty Images …
PG&E canal breach turns Northern California creek bright orange
Butte Creek Canyon, Calif. Supercaliphotolistic A breach in a PG&E-operated canal turned a Northern California creek bright orange last week. PG&E discovered a breach in the Butte Canal that was …