The 11 other locations will reopen when it's safe to do so in their markets, and the group is still planning on future openings. … [Read more...] about San Francisco’s Hakkasan will close permanently
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Bay Area bars and breweries work to weather the pandemic
For now, breweries are going to have to keep at sales of packaged beer. In San Francisco at least, things won't change for taprooms until later in the summer, as Mayor London Breed outlined in a plan Thursday. While restaurants may present plans for outdoor-only dining to open as early as June 15, bars may not open until mid-August. Breweries may be able to resume selling kegs of beer to such restaurants, but service inside their own taprooms will need to continue to wait. … [Read more...] about Bay Area bars and breweries work to weather the pandemic
Iconic SF bakery reopens after owner dies of COVID-19
Hatsuye “Hatsy” Yasukochi has been the face of Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop in San Francisco's Japantown since 1974, delighting customers with both her warm personality and her famous coffee crunch cake (her version of a cake served at Blum’s, a long-closed Bay Area pastry shop chain). On March 27, she passed away of complications related to COVID-19, just after her 80th birthday, according to the LA Times. … [Read more...] about Iconic SF bakery reopens after owner dies of COVID-19
Roy Steele, the Oakland A’s ‘Voice of God,’ dies
Steele's passing comes just four days after the death of 77-year-old Chester Farrow, who worked as the A's scoreboard operator for more than 50 years beginning in 1969. … [Read more...] about Roy Steele, the Oakland A’s ‘Voice of God,’ dies
Bay Area police unions issue joint statement on George Floyd killing
"What’s depicted in that video is not who we are as law enforcement professionals. We actively train and seek training, to safely manage similar situations we encounter to ensure safe resolutions. On the very same day of Mr. Floyd’s death, there were literally millions of encounters and interactions with public safety professionals throughout our country that were peaceful, respectful, and problem-solving oriented. We will not let the failures shown in this incident tarnish the hard work and sacrifice of those officers who get it right on a daily basis. Our deepest sympathies go out to Mr. Floyd’s family, their pain and grief must be unbearable.” … [Read more...] about Bay Area police unions issue joint statement on George Floyd killing
