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Out There Coffee looks for a second San Francisco cafe
Out There Coffee Roasters is scouting another San Francisco location, but no lease or opening date has been set. The coffee business grew from local pop ups before opening its first cafe in 2024.
Chubby Cattle BBQ plans Santa Clara restaurant
Chubby Cattle BBQ is planning a Bay Area location at 3775 E. El Camino Real in Santa Clara. No opening date has been announced.
MIXT aims for July opening in Walnut Creek
MIXT is aiming to open at 1105 S California Boulevard in Walnut Creek around mid July. The restaurant plans indoor seating, patio dining, pickup and delivery through its app.
Blueprints show ICE facility planned outside Gilroy
Plans for an ICE site at 7240 Holsclaw Road include detention, processing and holding areas. Santa Clara County officials are reviewing legal options to challenge the project.
Neighborhood Test Kitchen to take over International Smoke space
Chef Michael Mina is bringing a rotating restaurant test space to the former International Smoke address at 301 Mission St. Concepts are expected to change every four to six months.
News for Chinese positions itself as Bay Area Chinese AI media leader
San Jose-based News for Chinese announced a Chinese-community media upgrade built around AI anchors, multilingual video and distribution across web, print, radio and social platforms.
Chinese Hospital installs 2026 board during leadership transition
Chinese Hospital announced its 2026 Board of Trustees installation as the Chinatown-rooted community hospital navigates leadership transition and healthcare access pressures.
Sunset Chinese Cultural District lists 2026 Sunset Night Market
Sunset Chinese Cultural District lists the 2026 Sunset Night Market as part of its event programming for San Francisco’s west-side Chinese community.
New Sam Kee profile spotlights a San Jose Chinese community standby
News for Chinese profiled New Sam Kee in San Jose Evergreen, describing the Cantonese restaurant as a familiar Chinese community dining spot with decades of local roots.
Bay Area youth arts nonprofit ACYPA marks five years
News for Chinese highlighted ACYPA’s upcoming five-year celebration, a Bay Area youth public-benefit arts organization serving Chinese community cultural programming.
Pacific baseball coach Reed Peters dies after illness
University of the Pacific is mourning head baseball coach Reed Peters, who died unexpectedly after an illness. Peters had led the Tigers for two seasons after a long run at San Joaquin Delta College.
Becerra advances in California governor race
Xavier Becerra won a spot in the November governor election after a late primary surge. Republican Steve Hilton is likely to be his opponent.
Santa Clara County presses state on health funding
County leaders, nurses and advocates rallied at Valley Medical Center in San Jose as California budget talks near a deadline. They warned that public hospitals and support services face deep losses from federal and state funding changes.
San Francisco food notes include Bar Malone and Goop Kitchen
The latest local food notes point to new activity in SoMa and near Townsend Street. Bar Malone has started service in the former District space, and Goop Kitchen is preparing another San Francisco location.
Golden Gate Bridge protest case goes to jury
Seven defendants are awaiting a verdict over a 2024 Gaza war protest that blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge. The charges include conspiracy, false imprisonment, trespassing, unlawful assembly and obstructing a thoroughfare.
World Cup could lift South Bay bars, but expectations vary
World Cup matches at Levi's Stadium are expected to bring international visitors to Santa Clara County from June 13 to July 1. Some San Jose bars are preparing for heavier crowds, while others expect a smaller bump because the local schedule is centered on early group play.
Australia's World Cup team makes Oakland its base
Australia's men's soccer team is using the Oakland Roots and Soul practice facility as its World Cup base camp. The stay is bringing public events, restaurant promotions, watch parties and a possible boost for local soccer venues.
New bar opens near Oracle Park as SF food scene shifts
Bar Malone's has opened softly at 216 Townsend Street in the former District space near Oracle Park. Other local food updates include a second SoMa Goop Kitchen, a new Korean comfort food project in Oakland and new business filings tied to Anchor Brewing.
Navy finds radiological material at Hunters Point shipyard
The U.S. Navy said a contractor found radiological material in an unauthorized cabinet storage area at the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in April. Community groups are planning a June 24 City Hall rally and are pressing for more community control over cleanup decisions.
Oakland coal terminal gets $75 million in federal funding
President Donald Trump directed $75 million toward a long delayed coal export terminal planned for the former Oakland Army Base. The project could begin construction this summer, with shipments expected in 2028.
Santa Clara County cuts could affect foster youth education support
Santa Clara County is considering cuts to educational support services for foster youth. The programs help students with coaching, scholarships, career preparation and basic resource connections.
Contra Costa teens wrestle with news on TikTok and Instagram
Interviews with Contra Costa students show how often news reaches teens while they are scrolling, not while they are looking for it. An AP NORC study found 57% of teens ages 13 to 17 get news from social media every day.
State officials warn H.R. 1 could strain rural hospitals
California Treasurer Fiona Ma and Controller Malia Cohen said federal health care cuts in H.R. 1 could force rural hospitals to close services. They warned that Medi-Cal losses would hit facilities that already rely heavily on those patients.
Oakland adds security for First Fridays after recent violence
Oakland planned extra police, drones and help from other agencies for the June 5 First Fridays event. The changes follow May street fights that injured at least seven people after the event.