A female black bear sits in a tree near Lake Tahoe, Calif. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst N/San Francisco Chronicle via Gett In an extremely rare incident, a California man was reportedly bitten numerous times by a black bear in Sierra County Friday. The Calpine resident told authorities he let his dog outside to use the bathroom … Read more
The bear seen in Tahoe was a local black bear, like this one, shown in the Sierra Nevada in winter. Anna39/Getty Images/iStockphoto It’s no secret that Lake Tahoe and all of the northern Sierra Nevada is bear country, but most people probably assume that bears hibernate as soon as winter begins. Most bears go into … Read more
Movida, a Persian and Mexican fusion restaurant near Oracle Park, was one of the San Francisco restaurants added to Michelin’s California Guide on Dec. 12, 2023. Nader Khouri Dalida, a splashy new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in the Presidio, was one of the new picks. The Michelin Guide praised the charisma and talent of co-chefs Laura … Read more
It’s one of the most striking structures in the world, but the visitor queue leaves a lot of people feeling Eiffel-y annoyed. In fact, the line at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris comes top of a world ranking of most-complained-about queues, with the London Eye second and the Colosseum third. The list, by hawaiianislands.com, … Read more
For the seventh consecutive year, Hawaii’s population has steadily declined, according to the United States Census Bureau’s state population estimates, as residents leave the Islands by the thousands. From July 2021 to July 2022, the state’s population dropped by 0.5%, from 1.447 million to 1.440 million. Last year, Hawaii ranked fifth in the nation for the … Read more
RUMOURS about the Samsung Galaxy S24 are gathering pace, so here’s what we know so far. Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series were regarded as some of the best Android phones around and the South Korean company will be looking to improve on that for its flagship mobile. 4 This could be the look of the upcoming … Read more
A California-based moving company that boasts about its young, buff employees is being sued by the federal government for age discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Meathead Movers for violating age-discrimination law by not hiring enough older workers, the Wall Street Journal reported. Since launching in 1997, the Fresno-based company’s mission … Read more
Aerial view of Barcelona downtown with a view of the Salesforce Tower’s twin: Torre Glòries. Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images Bay Area residents will get a new option for nonstop flights to one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations next year when United Airlines introduces service between San Francisco International and Barcelona, Spain. The airline … Read more
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 more versatile salsa out there, and it has a fascinating story: salsa macha — an oil-based, tomatoless condiment with seeds for texture and chili peppers … Read more
Screenshot: KCAL News What was supposed to be a festive night of fun and cheer in Bakersfield, California turned into a nightmare Thursday night when the driver of a white Ford F-150 crashed into the crowd waiting for the city’s annual Christmas parade to begin, running over three people. The victims were taken to the … Read more
