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Walmart is poised to launch a wide-ranging remodel of 20 California stores, including four in the Bay Area, the retailing behemoth said Wednesday. The gambit by Walmart arrives amid what’s being described as a retail apocalypse for the brick-and-mortar operations of an array of merchants forced to confront blurry futures due to an unprecedented shift by consumers to online shopping.

Step just three feet into Zanotto’s new San Jose market and you’ll find yourself in front of the deli case, with its 20-plus house-made pasta dishes and vegetable salads, along with sandwich, soup and salad bars. To the left is the Z-Coffee bar. To the right are baked...

(KRON) — The newest Bay Area Raising Cane’s is now open in San Jose. The restaurant opened on Tuesday, April 1 at 2394 Evergreen Place; it is the first location in the South Bay and sixth overall in the Bay Area. The Raising Cane’s is located at Evergreen Place and E. Capitol Expressway — a […]

Recently, the popular outdoor mall Santana Row adopted a myriad of new stores and restaurants into their already extensive list of vendors. Known for its polished architecture and constant bustling streets, Santana Row is a local spot where many people go to enjoy a handcrafted meal or shop at high-end stores, such as Lulumemon or Nike.

San Jose, California, is packed with hidden dining spots that offer unique and unforgettable meals. Here are five hole-in-the-wall restaurants in San Jose that you must try. Chez Sovan offers authentic Cambodian cuisine in a cozy, unpretentious setting. Try their Beef Lok Lak, tender stir-fried beef cubes with a tangy...

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The largest fast-food chicken sandwich chain in the U.S. wants its next San Jose location to be the city’s most pedestrian-friendly restaurant. Chick-fil-A is seeking approval from city officials to add another eatery in San Jose with outdoor seating and no drive-thru at 1301 West San Carlos St. A spokesperson previously told San José Spotlight they... The post Proposed San Jose Chick-fil-A would be first in West San Jose appeared first on San José Spotlight .

On a Monday morning, a baby mountain lion, presumably an orphan, was found all alone walking down a road in El Dorado County, California. Residents alerted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife who set up surveillance cameras and searched for its mother, but to no avail. For several days, no adult female was spotted in the area, which meant the cub was either abandoned or orphaned.

Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with live music, dance, food and family art activities at the Rhythmix Cultural Works Asian & Pacific Islander Arts & Culture Festival on Saturday, April 26, noon to 5 p.m., at Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, 2901 Fifth Street.

Blue, jellyfish-like creatures called Velella velella have been washing up along California’s coast recently, captivating beachgoers and worrying climate scientists tracking stranding patterns. Gabriel Speyer, who is a member of the South End Rowing Club, was swimming near Aquatic Park near San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square on Wednesday when he...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The number of dead whales found in the San Francisco Bay over the past week has now increased to three. The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC) on Tuesday provided an update after necropsies were performed on the gray whale carcasses, confirming one death was caused by a vessel strike. One dead adult […]

Dust off your boombox and prep your best ’80s dance moves—Freaky Tales has officially hit theaters today, April 4, 2025. Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, this A24 film is a vibrant homage to 1987 Oakland, weaving together four interconnected stories that pulse with the city’s rebellious spirit. Featuring a dynamic ensemble cast led by Pedro Pascal and the late Angus Cloud, Freaky Tales promises a nostalgic journey through a pivotal era in Bay Area history.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Finished in time to give residents a respite from the coming summer heat, the new pool complex at Rengstorff Park is officially open for business after nearly three years of construction. The city of Mountain View held a grand opening ceremony for the Rengstorff...

A 22-year-old Trakehner mare in Alameda County, California, recently tested positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection. She is currently under veterinary care at an off-site veterinary hospital and is showing daily improvement. Seventy-five potentially exposed horses at the mare’s home premises were quarantined on April 1.

Some controversial cuts were going to be inevitable when the Chronicle's two main food critics set about reviving the Top 100 restaurants list this year. But, call me crazy, just-OK taco shops do not belong in the top 20 when over a dozen Michelin-starred spots are getting snubbed completely. The...

The Oakland Zoo cared for Spruce since he and his siblings were found orphaned in San Mateo County.

As the sun begins to break through Berkeley’s winter fog, the UC Berkeley campus is starting to become more lively, with students scattering across the grass spots between buildings and emerging from libraries to enjoy the sunny weather. With warmer days and sunny skies, there are a few stops I love to frequent around Berkeley for some peace and quiet amid the hustle that inevitably comes with the end of the semester.