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When a wealthy California Town is deciding the fate of an iconic gas station started by the famous race car driver Mario Andretti, but also has historical value , the city council comes to the hopeful rescue. Read More

A health hazard in the making at a secluded commune on the North Coast, known locally as “Yee-Haw” has been given the title as an “urgent Health Hazard” buy Humboldt County officials after an inspection where officials found sewage issues on the property. Read More
Were you around the Bay Area in the ‘90s and involved in the skate and hip-hop scene?
If you were, then this post on The Fan Francisco Standard may be of interest to you.
It’s the story and pictures of that time, and it told a fantastic tale of the vibes going on in the Bay Area.Read More
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For 25 years, San Francisco has had a festival called The How Weird Street Faire. It’s been a staple of the city and its support of the arts. According to Festival organizer Brad Olsen, the Street Faire is not coming back in 20205 due to many factors, including costs.
“We created one of the most anticipated and beloved street fairs in San Francisco, but the personal financial risk going forward does not pencil out,” Olsen said in a statement.
I had the opportunity to visit the Street Faire on one business trip to San Francisco. It was just as wild as they say, but more than that, it was entertaining. I know a great deal of locals will miss this event. Read More

Are you a fan of eating at Round Table Pizza, the original one in Menlo Park, California? I had the chance to dine there in the ‘80s while visiting Apple. I remember the decor described in the article until this day.
I loved the atmosphere, the people, and especially the ear ice.
Well, it’s been sold, and things might change a little, but the new owner plans on keeping many of the decorations up, according to former owner Bob Larson, who owned and ran this original gem. Read More

The science and laboratory behind the mission to Mars will be put on hold due to the budget for 2025.
They plan to lay off 300 people, which I believe could be 299 too many when we plan to send people to Mars.
How would you feel going off to deep space knowing that NASA isn’t up to full steam with help? It would worry me, but that’s just me. Read More

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World Atlas has names the 12 Towns in California that they rank as US favorites for 2024.

A California Sports Complex built for motocross is closing down permanently after the death of a 9-year-old girl.
Elsinore Motorcross Park will close due to a lawsuit based on the death of Brooke Carlton.
There seems to be no record of the lawsuit, but the park's owner sold the property, and the new owners have asked to terminate the motocross license. Read More

About a month ago, I decided to make meatloaf. It’s one of our favorite family meals, along with mashed potatoes and some veggies like peas, green beans, or corn.
The next day, while sitting around and trying to think of things to do with a few little leftover pieces that I could also use for a video in our Food newsletter, DelPaggio’s Cucina. I said why not a smashed meatloaf sandwich? Why not right!
By the way, there’s a great deal of food content, recipes, and reviews for you to check out on DelPaggio’s Cucina and subscribe now. Here’s the video
Looking for a place to eat in Southern California with ties to celebrities? Most of the places on this list from Thrilllist are the real thing. These restaurants and their celebrity owners take pride in their food and service.
I can attest to the Whalburgers Chain coming from Boston and their neighborhood. I hung with Donnie when I was younger; his brother Mark was a Calvin Klein model. Here’s the Entire Scoop