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Yosemite National Park summer reservations open after delay
In February, reservations were delayed indefinitely while the National Park Service received approval from President Donald Trump’s administration on its new reservation system.
![By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Vindaloo is an Indian dish of Portuguese influence that typically is associated with the state of Goa on India’s southwestern coast, but the curry is popular around the world. Made with pork, lamb or chicken, it’s notable for its vinegary tang, a generous dose of garlic and the spiciness of dried chilies. […]](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Food-MilkStreet-Chicken_Vindaloo_50254.jpg?w=398 "By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Vindaloo is an Indian dish of Portuguese influence that typically is associated with the state of Goa on India’s southwestern coast, but the curry is popular around the world. Made with pork, lamb or chicken, it’s notable for its vinegary tang, a generous dose of garlic and the spiciness of dried chilies. […]")
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Gilroy Garlic Festival to return six years after mass shooting
The beloved event will take place July 25-27 at Gilroy Gardens, organizers said.
Entertainment
Gayle King, CBS slammed for her ride on ‘oligarch’ Jeff Bezos’s rocket
King's journalistic ethics are under fire over her participation in a 'PR stunt' on behalf of Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, in the wake of his 'gutting' of the Washington Post and their friendliness with Trump.
Home and Garden
After a long winter, send your houseplants on a summer vacation
Most houseplants require warm, somewhat humid conditions.
Travel
Slow Travel: Why is everyone losing it with the laggards?
"Long lines are part of the experience," warns Charlie Neville, a marketing director at Jayway...
Music
Mumford & Sons releases new album, announces tour with Bay Area date
Get tickets to see Mumford & Sons in concert at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.
Movies
Hollywood comes for the Bay Area’s elephant seal pups
Newborns use their voices like human infants, research scientist says. Hungry? Cry for food. Scared...
TV Streaming
Betty White, beloved actress from The Golden Girls, is honored on a US stamp
Betty White never really retired and died in December 2021 just short of her 100th...
Pets and Animals
How to see young elephant seals in the Bay Area and beyond
Young northern elephant seals can be seen in and around the Bay Area. The animals...
Video Games
A look at ‘Hela,’ ‘Revenge of the Savage Planet’ and ‘Promise Mascot Agency’ on Xbox
At an indie showcase, Microsoft showed several promising video games along with the Xbox Adaptive...
