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Where to Find East Bay Events When You're 22 and Sober

A guide to finding sober-friendly events across Contra Costa and eastern Alameda County using local calendars and…

EventsJuly 4, 2026

On First Street, Livermore trades a cocktail bar for a French supper club

A French supper club, a Neapolitan pizzeria, a bakery expansion, and a micro food hall are all slated to open on…

CultureJuly 4, 2026

Alcatraz's $100 Million Renovation Meets Trump Prison Proposal

A $100 million National Park Service preservation project on Alcatraz Island runs parallel to the Trump…

CultureJuly 4, 2026

At 500 Parnassus, the 1897 Seth Thomas Clock Still Marks Time

The historic 1897 Seth Thomas pendulum clock on UCSF's Millberry Union stands as a preserved campus landmark…

CultureJuly 4, 2026

At 1920 Van Ness, Where a Silver Miner's Home Once Stood

A Reddit query about a family ancestor's Van Ness Avenue hotel reveals that Simeon Wenban's residence stood at 1920 Van…

CultureJuly 4, 2026

Valencia's Seven‑Day Entertainment Zone and the Bar Boom

San Francisco's entertainment zones have expanded to over 30 locations since 2025, with Valencia Street's seven-day…

CultureJuly 4, 2026

Berkeley's free community picnic and SF youth circus headline July's kid‑friendly calendar

Two anchor events—Berkeley's free July 1 community picnic with inflatables and food, and SF's youth circus July…

EventsJuly 4, 2026

Word for Word Performs Bradbury and Vonnegut Short Stories at Z Space Through July 19

Word for Word performs Bradbury's "The Veldt" and Vonnegut's "The Big Space Fuck" at Z Space through July 19, with…

EventsJuly 3, 2026

Map Slices Bay Area Into Equal‑Population Regions, Ignoring City Lines

A Reddit user's map divides the US into 300 equal-population regions, creating artificial Bay Area boundaries that…

CultureJuly 3, 2026

At 21st and Mission, a Former Chase Bank Will Become a Listening Room

The former Chase branch at 2500 Mission St.

CultureJuly 3, 2026

Pursuit, the Free City‑Wide Scavenger Hunt, Returns Saturday

Pursuit, a free month-long scavenger hunt across San Francisco, starts Saturday, July 11.

EventsJuly 3, 2026

Ticket before the tow: A Reddit post shows SFMTA's two‑step process

A Reddit photo shows a car ticketed then towed, illustrating SFMTA's policy that requires a citation as the legal basis…

CultureJuly 3, 2026

Fog City Flea's Mission outpost closes after nine‑month run at 150 Valencia St

Fog City Flea Trading Post closes its Mission location at 150 Valencia St after nine months, with owner citing…

CultureJuly 3, 2026

Meiggs Wharf, the North Beach Origin Buried Beneath the Embarcadero

The 19th-century Meiggs Wharf that created North Beach lies buried under landfill with no historical marker as the…

CultureJuly 3, 2026

In the Inner Sunset, a New Privately Funded Grant Program Aims to Fill Storefronts

SF New Deal launches a privately funded pilot grant program for Inner Sunset businesses, offering up to $20,000 to fill…

CultureJuly 3, 2026

The Ghost Fleet Still Anchored: Suisun Bay's WWII Reserve Fleet Remains, 87 Vessels and Counting

Despite a major environmental cleanup completed in 2017, the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet still hosts 87 vessels, with no…

CultureJuly 3, 2026

Next Time You Complain About the Fog, Check the Heat Map

San Francisco's July fog keeps the city cool while heat waves scorch the rest of the country, but neighborhoods like…

CultureJuly 3, 2026

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium: What You Can Actually Bring to Summer Shows

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium prohibits large bags but doesn't require clear bags — here's what you can actually bring…

EventsJuly 3, 2026

Elderbrook headlines sunset party on Treasure Island this Friday

Electronic artist Elderbrook headlines an open-air sunset party at Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island this Friday…

EventsJuly 3, 2026

Stern Grove's Community Box Office: How to Get Free Tickets Without the Lottery

Stern Grove Festival's Community Box Office pop-ups distribute 1,500 free tickets per concert across San Francisco —…

EventsJuly 3, 2026

Temescal Street Fair: A Free East Bay Birthday with Art, Food, and Music

Free Oakland street fair on July 11 offers art vendors, live music, and food—perfect for an East Bay birthday without…

EventsJuly 3, 2026

When the Party Crashes: San Jose's World Crowd Problem

When San Jose's World Cup watch party at San Pedro Square devolved into violence with two stabbings and attacks on…

SportsJuly 3, 2026

The Cartilage Tear That Canceled the A's Season

Brent Rooker is done for the year. The two-time All-Star and the only consistent power threat in the Oakland Athletics'…

SportsJuly 3, 2026

Langeliers Hits No. 20 and A's Back Ginn with 3 HRs in 7‑1 Win Over Dodgers

Shea Langeliers hit his 20th home run of the season, a 433-foot solo shot in the fifth inning, and the Oakland…

SportsJuly 3, 2026