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Bill Would Allow CA Bars to Serve Alcohol Until 4 A.M.

Bill Would Allow CA Bars to Serve Alcohol Until 4 A.M.

California law currently allows alcohol service until 2 a.m., but Senate Bill 635 would expand hours until 4 a.m. Read »

Mar 14, 2013
Bacon Smell Annoys Neighbor of City's Bacon Restaurant

Bacon Smell Annoys Neighbor of City's Bacon Restaurant

The smell emanating from Bacon Bacon -- wafting odors of cooking bacon, believe it or not -- is too much for... Read »

Mar 15, 2013
San Francisco Symphony Goes on Strike

San Francisco Symphony Goes on Strike

The strike means that the East Coast tour is on the line. Watch »

Mar 13, 2013
George Lucas Plays Role of Father on Syfy

George Lucas Plays Role of Father on Syfy

Movie legend George Lucas is playing the role of supportive dad this week as he makes an appearance on the... Read »

Mar 13, 2013
On Facebook, Smart People Like Curly Fries

On Facebook, Smart People Like Curly Fries

A new study shows that Facebook likes can tell a lot about someone, including that smart people like curly... Read »

Mar 12, 2013
HBO Shoot Shuts Down Palo Alto's University Ave.

HBO Shoot Shuts Down Palo Alto's University Ave.

Traffic delays are expected on several Palo Alto streets today while crews film an upcoming comedy TV series... Read »

Mar 12, 2013
Sunday Streets Kick Off Shuts Down Embarcadero

Sunday Streets Kick Off Shuts Down Embarcadero

This weekend marks the kickoff of the fifth annual "Sunday Streets" season in San Francisco that shuts dow... Read »

Mar 9, 2013
Hoodslam Wrestling Is Part Comedy, All Action

Hoodslam Wrestling Is Part Comedy, All Action

The cast at Oakland's Hoodslam Wrestling show are anxious to break any previous wrestling stereotypes. Watch »

Mar 8, 2013
Bob Weir Storms Off Stage in Mill Valley

Bob Weir Storms Off Stage in Mill Valley

Bob Weir, the former Grateful Dead guitarist, took issue with his audience's behavior at Sweetwater Music Hall... Read »

Mar 7, 2013
George Lucas Has Plans for Former Presidio Commissary

George Lucas Has Plans for Former Presidio Commissary

One proposal for the Presidio is a museum from a Galaxy far far away Watch »

Mar 6, 2013
Leia Is Back: Carrie Fisher in New Star Wars

Leia Is Back: Carrie Fisher in New Star Wars

Carrie Fisher told a local publication in Florida that she will appear in the next episode of... Read »

Mar 6, 2013
The Bay Lights Light Up Embarcadero

The Bay Lights Light Up Embarcadero

The long awaited and often test Bay Bridge light display went live for real Tuesday night as 25,000 LED lights were... Watch »

Mar 6, 2013
Bay Bridge Light Display Debuts

Bay Bridge Light Display Debuts

For the first time in its 75 year history, the Bay Bridge was set to outshine its famous cousin the Golden Gate. Watch »

Mar 6, 2013
San Jose Teacher Gets Film Into Cinequest

San Jose Teacher Gets Film Into Cinequest

Drama teacher gets graphic novel made into a movie Watch »

Mar 1, 2013
Mike Tyson Bares All in One Man Show

Mike Tyson Bares All in One Man Show

One man show runs through Sunday at San Francisco's Orpheum Theater. Watch »

Mar 1, 2013
The Residents Celebrate 40 Years with

The Residents Celebrate 40 Years with "WoW" Tour

Avant-garde Bay Area group together for over 40 years plays San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Cruz. Read »

Feb 26, 2013

The Residents Wrap Up Wonder of Weird in CA

The last U.S. date on the Wonder of Weird tour is Thursday night at the Rio Theater in Santa View »

Feb 26, 2013
Chinese New Year Parade Draws Thousands to City

Chinese New Year Parade Draws Thousands to City

San Francisco is always busy on a Saturday night, but no more so than on the Saturday night of the Chinese New Year... Watch »

Feb 23, 2013
The Interview: Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence

The Interview: Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence

One of the Bay Area’s most successful entrepreneurs isn’t making apps and tablets in Silicon Valley, he’s... Watch »

Feb 22, 2013
Hillsborough Man Lists $100 Million Mansion

Hillsborough Man Lists $100 Million Mansion

Luxury real estate agents are informing very patient, very well-to-do buyers of a rare opportunity to buy a... Watch »

Feb 21, 2013
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Bay Area Proud is NBC Bay Area's community outreach and volunteering initiative. We hope you'll join us at our events, where our on-air talent often roll up their sleeves and help out on projects. Read more
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