San Francisco Embarcadero Fisherman's Wharf
Watch: The F-Line ‘Boat Tram’ returns with ribbon-cutting celebration
The Blackpool Boat Tram popularly known as “Boat Boi” returned to the rails Friday, in advance of this weekend’s reopening of Muni Metro service and stations. Read More
San Jose
Hoodline's guide to the new shops and dining coming to San Jose's Santana Row
Handmade Chinese dumplings, gourmet ramen, high-end outdoor and activewear, and hot yoga are all due to open by the end of the year at San Jose's Santana Row, which already saw one major new opening this week – Nike Live. Read More
San Jose
Solar-roof manufacturer to open new San Jose facility, potentially staking their dominance in the market
A South Bay solar-panel manufacturer announced its plans to open a manufacturing facility in San Jose, potentially bringing hundred of jobs to Silicon Valley. Read More
San Francisco Embarcadero
Exploratorium announces July 1 reopening
You won’t need proof of vaccination or a negative test result to visit the Exploratorium when it reopens this summer, but the Tactile Dome will be off-limits. Read More
San Francisco
730 Stanyan 'Safe Sleeping Village' residents already packing up ahead of site closure
The Haight’s safe sleeping site at 730 Stanyan St. is slated to close on June 30, 2021, but work to relocate residents is already well underway. Read More
San Jose
Mountain View Indian restaurant cited numerous times for rats, cockroaches
Rats, cockroaches and maskless workers, oh my! Mountain View restaurant Biryaniz is struggling to clean up its act after a series of pest infestations and health citations that caused county inspectors to temporarily shut it down three times in three years. Read More
Oakland
Was Derek Chauvin's right to a fair trial violated?
Could this be grounds for an appeal, grounds for a mistrial, and should the country watch again? Read More
San Francisco Mission Outer Richmond
The Mission's Roxie Theater reopens May 21 with 'Cinema Paradiso'; Balboa reopens with Godzilla fest
At long last, the Mission District's beloved indie movie house, The Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.), has a reopening date and a reopening movie: 'Cinema Paradiso' (1988). Read More
San Jose
Santa Clara County will see a nearly 10% water-rate hike as residents asked to voluntarily curb use
On Tuesday, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (or Valley Water) announced a nearly 10% water-rate hike for San Jose Municipal Water users. Set to take effect on July 1, Valley Water said the price increase is in response to California's deepening drought, as well as an effort to fund water infrastructure projects. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
Tosca Cafe reopens its historic dining room for the first time in two years
After nearly two years of being totally dark, the 102-year-old Tosca Cafe (242 Columbus Ave.) is opening its doors again this week, having undergone its second light remodel and refurbishing in the last decade. Read More
San Jose
Why digital wolves are racing around Palo Alto (and where to see them)
An artist is projecting an animation of running wolves from the back of a bicycle every evening this week in a roving art installation funded through Palo Alto's public art program. Read More
San Jose
Environmental organizations say planned Morgan Hill mansion will mar Santa Clara Valley ridgeline
Environmental groups and neighbors are objecting to the construction of a large residence on a hillside overlooking Morgan Hill, saying it violates rules guarding the area's ridgelines from development and protecting rare native plants. Read More
San Francisco Union Square
Feinstein’s at the Nikko reopening May 20, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, Justin Vivian Bond scheduled
You’ll need a vaccination card for admission to the newly reopened Feinstein’s, but the Hotel Nikko’s cabaret theater has booked stars worth getting the shot for. Read More
