Alameda

Chochenyo was one of eight languages spoken by the Ohlone tribe. It has been revived and is still spoken by local Native Americans. The city’s staff report detailing the renaming process said Chochenyo was their preferred choice to name the park, as it’s more specific to the language spoken by original inhabitants. … [Read more...] about Alameda Changes Jackson Park To Chochenyo Park, Named After Language Of Ohlone Tribe

This elegant San Francisco izakaya is offering half a Dungeness crab and crab miso for $20 as a luxurious add-on to its kaisen nabeyaki udon kit ($40 for two). The meal kit comes with udon, shrimp, tempura, a runny egg and more. Rintaro expects to also include a crab add-on option to its chirashi bento ($65) soon, with both options likely running through next week. If you’re looking to cook some crab at home, Rintaro will also be a pick-up point next week for crabs from Monterey Fish Market on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about 19 Bay Area restaurants serving succulent Dungeness crab specials

“I was so disinterested in watching the inauguration today it was disheartening,” said Coyner. “He pulled the scab off political system so all could see how corrupt our political system and a lot of our elected officials are.” … [Read more...] about Bay Area Residents Have Varied Reaction To Biden-Harris Inauguration

San Mateo Health Officer Urges Patience Amid Rollout – ‘Hang In There’In a lengthy statement detailing the state of the pandemic on the Peninsula, Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow said Tuesday case rates and deaths are 10 times higher than they were back in September and October, before the current surge. “Hospitals are bursting at the seams, and they are perilously close to breaking. When the health care system gets to this point, care can be compromised for everyone, irrespective of whether you are worried about COVID or not,” Morrow said. As of Tuesday, there have been 32,596 COVID-19 cases in San Mateo County since the start of the pandemic, and 309 people in the county have died. Currently there are 181 people in the county hospitalized with COVID-19, 44 in the ICU. The county has 3 ICU beds available and 88 ICU surge beds. Read More … [Read more...] about Bay Area COVID-19 Roundup: SF Runs Out Of Vaccine On Thursday; ‘Rays Of Hope’: COVID Surge Flattening; Remembering Those How Have Died

While instant coffee has been around since the 1800s, single-serve coffee started taking off in the U.S. in the early 2000s thanks to Keurig’s explosively popular pod-based brewing system. Interest in single-serve coffee has only increased during the pandemic, as people are drinking coffee much more often at home instead of nursing cups at cafes, restaurants and office buildings. They might not want to invest in coffee brewing equipment or take the time to learn how to use it, and they often are only serving themselves. … [Read more...] about Bay Area specialty roasters used to scoff at instant coffee. Now, they’re making it in droves to meet demand