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Taking Kids to Maker Faire
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Taking Kids to Maker Faire

Cupcakes on wheels, toothpick castles, zombie detectors, Admiral Akbar bag puppets, beeping R2D2s, battleship Lego sets, giant marble runs – what won’t you find at the Bay Area Maker Faire? Read »

May 19, 2012

Chick-fil-A Comes to San Jose

The fast food restaurant is known for its crispy white meat chicken and waffle fries. Watch »

May 15, 2012
7-Eleven to Introduce Sugar-Free Slurpee

7-Eleven to Introduce Sugar-Free Slurpee

No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you. Read »

May 14, 2012

What Moms Really Want

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. If you are still shopping we have some tips for the perfect gift to celebrate Mom... Watch »

May 10, 2012

Chef Cat Cora Goes “Around the World in 80 Plates”

“Around the World in 80 Plates,” co-hosted by star chefs Cat Cora and Curtis Stone, combines culinary... Watch »

May 8, 2012

Super Moon Shines Over Bay Area

The So-called "Super Moon" made an appearance last night. The moon, which looked a little bigger in the sky,... Watch »

May 6, 2012

Your Guide to the Kentucky Derby

All the facts and fun of America's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby. Watch »

May 4, 2012
Livermore Wine Country Festival Chef's Special Recipes

Livermore Wine Country Festival Chef's Special Recipes

21st Annual Livermore Wine Country Festival Event is this weekend. Read »

May 3, 2012

Hats Off! Daring Derby Fashion and Drink

A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat. View »

May 22, 2012
JJ Abrams Filming Star Trek Sequel in Livermore

JJ Abrams Filming Star Trek Sequel in Livermore

Calling all Trekkies: the latest edition of the popular science fiction series is being filmed at the... Read »

May 2, 2012
Los Gatos' Manresa Declared World's Best

Los Gatos' Manresa Declared World's Best

Los Gatos's Manresa is the best restaurant in the Bay Area -- and the 48th-best restaurant in the world, according t... Read »

May 2, 2012
Antiques Roadshow Features Mays Jersey

Antiques Roadshow Features Mays Jersey

On a recent episode of "Antiques Roadshow" someone brought in a game-worn Willie Mays jersey from 1961. Read »

May 1, 2012
Chia Pet Pablo Sandoval Style

Chia Pet Pablo Sandoval Style

The Giants are producing a Pablo Sandoval Chia Pet to give away at Carnaval Night May Read »

Apr 30, 2012

Guy Fieri's Lamborghini Found

The stolen yellow Lamborghini owned by Bay Area chef Guy Fieri was found in a storage unit in Point Richmond... Watch »

May 1, 2012

Coachella vs. Stagecoach

The Stagecoach country music festival opened April 27, one week after Coachella closed down its second View »

Apr 28, 2012
Adventures in Napa Beyond the Wineries

Adventures in Napa Beyond the Wineries

Napa is no big mystery for the Bay Area day-tripper but what exactly do you know about Calistoga besides... Read »

Apr 28, 2012
College Cafeteria Threatened with Closure

College Cafeteria Threatened with Closure

The training ground, which allows students to prepare and serve hundreds of meals a day, is now set to become... Read »

Apr 27, 2012
Good Taste: Hyperlocality at The Four Seasons

Good Taste: Hyperlocality at The Four Seasons

The new menu at Seasons Bar and Lounge contains some hyperlocal surprises. Read »

Apr 27, 2012
Winchester House to Star in a Movie

Winchester House to Star in a Movie

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose is the perfect set for a horror movie and that's just what a group... Read »

Apr 27, 2012

Notes and Words

The Fox Theater in Oakland is getting set to host the third annual evening of 'Notes and Words' benefiting Children'... Watch »

Apr 26, 2012
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