CM #44:
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Mark & Patti
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It looks like fall is back, at least for a few days here in Fresno. The heat is coming back, and so is the solar eclipse—more on that in today’s newsletter.
Looking to get Googleized in the near future. We have you covered.
This week, we have a ghost story for you to keep up with the Halloween Spirit.
I could keep writing, giving away the rest of the stories inside today’s newsletter, but it’s best you kick back and read the rest inside.
1. Explore Berkeley's Wine Block, a hip Bay Area hub for drinking—and eating
by Christina Mueller, SF Gate
Down the hill from UC Berkeley, the city's famous university, and a few blocks from the shopping and dining development known as Fourth Street, a stretch of Fifth Street in West Berkeley is emerging as a destination for great wine and food. Meet Berkeley's Wine Block.
2. Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse in California
by Amanda Bartlett, SF Gate
The San Francisco Bay Area should be treated to a spectacle in the sky about an hour after sunrise on Saturday morning as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, producing a partial “ring of fire” solar eclipse.
3. Immerse Yourself in the Google-y Vibes of the Google Visitor Experience
by James Martin, CNET
The Google Visitor Experience in Mountain View, California, is a true tech-tourist destination, where you can enjoy all the perks of hanging out at Google's HQ.
There's a cafe, community event and arts space and even a Google retail store. The Google Visitor Experience is now open to the public.
4. 'Her face turned white': Stories of Yosemite's ghosts and hidden graves
by eric Brooks, SF Gate
There’s no shortage of good ghost stories at Yosemite National Park, where encounters with the dead range from restless, dance-happy spirits to a hidden resting place for both the most celebrated and the lesser-known pioneers of Yosemite’s past. Ghosts are even rumored to wander the halls and rooms at the legendary Ahwahnee Hotel right in the heart of Yosemite Valley. After all, the historic lodge inspired the murderous Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining.”
5. Restaurant charges 'vomit fee' for guests who drink too many mimosas
by Emily Brown, UNILAD
Let's be honest: brunch is just breakfast where it's more acceptable to drink.
You're edging that little bit closer to noon, and the concept of clinking champagne glasses while tucking into your bacon and eggs seems entirely reasonable.
6. The 5 Most Walkable Cities in California
by California.com Team
California, the third-largest state by area in the U.S., is renowned for its diverse landscape, ranging from scenic beaches to sprawling urban cities. While the state's car-centric culture is well known, there are cities that have embraced pedestrian-friendly designs. Whether you’re a tourist exploring the Golden State or a local searching for a weekend getaway, these five cities offer delightful walking experiences. Here are the top five walkable cities in California:
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