As the IBX, a 14-mile light-rail line proposed by the MTA to connect Queens and Brooklyn, continues its southward journey, it arrives at Myrtle Avenue, the last stop in Queens and likely the first station to be located above street level. The proposed station is square in the middle of a vivacious shopping district in Glendale and Ridgewood (the rail line borders both communities) that's lined with thrift and antique stores, beauty salons and cafes and restaurants.
The sun had just begun its descent when the Mane Street Band took the stage for their weekly Honky Tonk Sunday set at Pioneertown's Red Dog Saloon. Young adults in hiking gear sipped beers beneath chandeliers shaped like wagon wheels as old timers with gray ponytails and cowboy hats chatted with a tattooed bartender. Outside, a group of parents sat around long picnic tables, ignoring their kids who were messing around in the dirt.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- ABC7's new segment "Local Love" is designed to highlight local businesses in the community. Betsy Espinoza was the very first person to use the online submission form. Owner of San Francisco business Betsy Braids, she joined us to talk more about her work and what it means to her. Espinoza is a San Francisco-native, who grew up in the Excelsior District.
Sacred Heart Parish is holding a carnival with food, rides, live music and games on Sept. 12-13. Admission is free, and the carnival strives to provide something for everyone. Food booths at the carnival will offer barbecue, corn dogs, pizza, tacos and ice cream. Entertainment includes The Honey Wilders, Los Gatos Ballet and Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts. Raffle prizes include stud earrings by Joe Escobar Diamonds,
Students and parents line up outside Unit 3 of the Durant Residence Hall on move-in day in 2024. Credit: Kelly Sullivan Heads up: We sometimes link to sites that limit access to non-subscribers. It's move-in week on campus, as UC Berkeley students and their families fill the dorms and apartments that will be their homes this academic year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"Even our pals at the Chicago Reader laid out their grievances, including this gem of a line: 'No one should have to pay - or slog through Lollapalooza - to see a beautiful August sunset through the city skyline from Grant Park.'"},{
The Columbia River Gorge is a National Scenic Area stretching over 80 miles, defined by its unique geology and lush landscapes that attract travel enthusiasts looking for quieter experiences.
The rally for Castro Coffee Co. and Castro Nail Salon highlights community support against eviction threats, showcasing tensions with Another Planet Entertainment's intentions for the Castro Theatre.
The Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards recognized local businesses for their exceptional contributions, celebrating successes in a challenging economic climate.
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