A yellow-bellied marmot in Yosemite National Park. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.IntroductionThe title of this article is a bit of a stretch. Groundhogs of the Punxsutawney Phil variety are not found in California, as they generally live east of the Mississippi River. However, groundhogs are just large ground squirrels, and ground squirrels are found in California. The biggest ground squirrels in California are yellow-bellied marmots living in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Visit the Black Panther Party Museum in Downtown Oakland. Photo courtesy of Bethanie Hines.
The bright exterior of Bissap Boba is hard to miss. Photo courtesy of SFGate.Since 1976, American presidents have designated a theme for Black History Month. This February, the theme is "African Americans and the Arts," which includes the incredible culinary influence African Americans have made in the U.S. Luckily, the Bay Area has many sensational Black-owned eateries to choose from. And while Black History Month is the perfect time to try a new one, we’ve compiled a list of fantastic Black-owned restaurants near BART to enjoy all year long.
Discover unique treasures at The White Elephant Sale in Oakland. Photo courtesy of DoTheBay. From powerful stage productions and classical concerts to free art installations, comedy nights, and pop-up parties, the Bay Area is packed with things to do this weekend. Whether you’re hopping on BART for a night downtown or exploring a new neighborhood, have a wonderful weekend in the Bay. Here’s our guide to BARTable happenings!
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Cheer on the Cal Bears this weekend at Haas Pavilion. Photo courtesy of Cal Athletics.
Photo courtesy of EPIC Steak. The holidays signify that one time of year when indulging in our favorite foods is encouraged. Alas, it can also be a time of stress, with shopping, cooking, and celebrating packed into a few weeks. So we thought we’d put together a list of BARTable steakhouses that not only serve some of those indulgent dishes but also deliver a whole lot of holiday cheer. Use one of these tempting restaurants as a way to take hosting a holiday meal off your plate. Or, treat yourself to a night off from cooking.
Oakland's Fox Theater is set up like a grand film house, even though it now hosts live music events. Photo courtesy of DoTheBay.It’s no surprise that theater districts and live performance hubs are thoughtfully placed near BART stations since venues that draw crowds also draw cars and traffic. Luckily, BART is close to a number of the Bay Area’s most enticing performance venues. We rounded up some of the best places to catch a live show where you can leave the car (and the parking headaches) behind.
The Bay is preparing for the big game. Photo courtesy of BART.
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