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East Bay food
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

Passover in San Francisco Looks Nothing Like the One I Grew Up With

Passover in San Francisco reflects diverse cultural influences and modern interpretations, showcasing unique dishes and themes relevant to the community.
LA food
fromcooking.nytimes.com
1 week ago

A Passover Chicken With California Cool

Tara Lazar prepares traditional Passover meals in advance, emphasizing family heritage and local ingredients for a meaningful Seder experience.
East Bay food
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

Passover in San Francisco Looks Nothing Like the One I Grew Up With

Passover in San Francisco reflects diverse cultural influences and modern interpretations, showcasing unique dishes and themes relevant to the community.
LA food
fromcooking.nytimes.com
1 week ago

A Passover Chicken With California Cool

Tara Lazar prepares traditional Passover meals in advance, emphasizing family heritage and local ingredients for a meaningful Seder experience.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
16 hours ago

Inside secret SoCal lives of niece, grandniece of Iranian Gen. Soleimani before they were arrested by ICE in dramatic raid

Two women with ties to the Iranian regime were arrested by ICE, leading to revelations about their lifestyle and prior surveillance.
SF food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

TATO restaurant in San Francisco offers a pay-what-you-can Taco Love special every Friday, providing meals for those in need with full-price payments.
#los-angeles
LA food
fromEater LA
2 days ago

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: April 3

Four recommended dining spots in Los Angeles include Rainforest Cafe and Very Thai.
LA food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Reason Los Angeles Is The Go-To For So Many International Food Chains - Tasting Table

Los Angeles is a prime location for international restaurant chains due to its diverse population and tourist influx.
LA food
fromEater LA
2 days ago

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: April 3

Four recommended dining spots in Los Angeles include Rainforest Cafe and Very Thai.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

F5: Alex Lerian on Live Music, a Favorite Burrito Spot, Materials + More

Alex Lerian emphasizes the importance of observation and creativity in design, advocating for intentional resets and embracing the creative void.
#iran
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Life in Iran, Amid Repression and War

The Iranian regime's brutality has intensified, leading to widespread anger and despair among dissidents amid escalating conflict with the U.S. and Israel.
World news
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Bay Area residents hold rally in SF as war with Iran enters 2nd month

Calls for regime change in Iran continue amidst ongoing conflict, with differing opinions on the impact of war on democracy and self-determination.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We want peace': Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on

Iranians are adapting to life amid ongoing conflict, trying to maintain normalcy despite the backdrop of war and violence.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This April

April showcases art that emphasizes the overlooked, including a retrospective of Gemini G.E.L. and a tribute to Palestinian journalists.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Jose marks Farmworkers Day as community re-examines Cesar Chavez legacy

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated amid recent allegations, impacting the community's perception and connection to him.
Independent films
fromKqed
5 days ago

Visiting the First Film Festival at a Women's Prison in California History | KQED

Short films depict the complexities of prison life, blending personal stories with themes of rehabilitation and family connections.
US politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Thousands turn out for Oakland No Kings march

Thousands protested across the U.S. against authoritarianism, with Oakland's No Kings march being one of the largest events, attracting 20,000 participants.
SF music
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
#iranian-diaspora
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Sense of doom': fear and foreboding over Iran war among London's divided diaspora

Members of London's Iranian diaspora experience conflicting emotions following Khamenei's death, with some celebrating while others fear potential consequences and American military intervention.
East Bay food
fromEater LA
3 days ago

Neighborly Brings Mini Kabob and Questlove's Gluten-Free Fried Chicken to Brentwood

Neighborly expands to Brentwood, offering diverse dining options and a marketplace in a welcoming dine-in environment.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Permanent scar': Iran minister on US-Israeli attacks on monuments

Reza Salehi Amiri stated, 'We are not talking about stone and mortar... We are talking about the memory and history of a people. This stone represents who we are.'
World news
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Mass exodus from Los Angeles revealed in shocking new figures

Los Angeles County's population has now dipped to just under 9.7 million, marking a continuation of a steady slide for the nation's most populous county. The raw number of departures is eye-catching, but experts say the broader trend may be even more concerning: fewer people are coming in to replace those who leave.
Los Angeles
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iranians and Israelis united through music

Berlin-based musicians from Israel and Iran are fostering cultural dialogue through music despite historical tensions.
LA food
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 days ago

San Diego's Dining Scene Is Sneaking Up on LA's

San Diego's culinary scene is thriving with exceptional local ingredients, making it a destination for fine dining.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
6 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
#nowruz
NYC music
fromoaklandside.org
2 weeks ago

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, at a time of war

The Berkeley Nowruz festival showcased mixed emotions among the Iranian community, celebrating the end of Khamenei's rule while grappling with the consequences of war.
NYC music
fromoaklandside.org
2 weeks ago

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, at a time of war

The Berkeley Nowruz festival showcased mixed emotions among the Iranian community, celebrating the end of Khamenei's rule while grappling with the consequences of war.
LA food
fromEater LA
5 days ago

Cult-Favorite Sichuan Spot Mountain House Turns Up the Heat With a New San Gabriel Valley Location

Mountain House expands to Monterey Park, Los Angeles, offering Sichuan cuisine favorites in a mountain retreat-inspired setting.
#lunar-new-year
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Chinese Historical & Cultural Project "Lunar New Year" Festival (San Jose)

CHCP and History Park San Jose host a Lunar New Year Fire Horse celebration on March 14th featuring cultural performances, interactive demonstrations, food vendors, and family activities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Chinese Historical & Cultural Project "Lunar New Year" Festival (San Jose)

CHCP and History Park San Jose host a Lunar New Year Fire Horse celebration on March 14th featuring cultural performances, interactive demonstrations, food vendors, and family activities.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

San Francisco's Chinatown celebrated Eileen Gu. Others are more conflicted.

Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born Olympic skier who competed for China, faced conservative backlash for being labeled a traitor, while her San Francisco parade reception contrasted sharply with the enthusiastic embrace of American-born figure skater Alysa Liu who competed for the USA.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'It's been bittersweet': The Iranian-Iraqi cafe drawing crowds to Hackney

Logma's sandwiches, which have become the most popular item on the menu, were born out of necessity when the owners opened without plates or cutlery.
London food
Portland
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Cupertino to celebrate Persian New Year

Cupertino Library hosts Nowruz celebration on March 16 featuring traditional Persian dances and cultural symbolism, while League of Women Voters seeks election volunteers for June and November.
#iran-israel-conflict
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Hundreds march in NYC in support of liberating Iran. Here's what they say about the U.S. and Israel.

fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Hundreds march in NYC in support of liberating Iran. Here's what they say about the U.S. and Israel.

fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Flying Back With the Birds to My Hometown of Tehran

Distance does not soften the terror. It only deepens my helplessness. In moments like this, I realize that geography is not measured in miles, but in attachment. War rearranges distance. These days I find myself returning to "The Conference of the Birds," the 12th-century poem by Attar of Nishapur, seeking meaning through ancient wisdom about spiritual journeys and transformation.
Arts
#eid-al-fitr
#iranian-americans
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Salute replaces silence for Iran after 'message from home'

Whether they were saying their prayers, or mouthing the anthem, it was clear to anyone watching on that the players had received the message from home that they needed to demonstrate symbolic solidarity with their homeland, currently under siege. Catherine Ordway, an Australian lawyer, academic and sport integrity consultant who has worked with numerous international sporting bodies, told DW.
Women
Portland
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Cupertino to celebrate Persian New Year

The Cupertino Library hosts a Nowruz celebration featuring traditional Persian spring dances and cultural symbolism on March 16, while the League of Women Voters seeks volunteers for election support roles.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

Art communities and heritage in Iran, moderate recovery in the art market, Sydney Biennale-podcast

Cultural communities in Iran and Lebanon respond to Middle East conflict while heritage sites face damage, alongside global art market recovery and contemporary art installations addressing regional tragedies.
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Bay Area Iranians celebrate Persian fire festival in a symbolic act of resistance

Thousands celebrated Chaharshanbe Suri in Berkeley, a Persian fire festival symbolizing renewal, while expressing solidarity with Iranian protesters amid Middle East conflict.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Tehran Residents' Social Media Offer Nightmarish Glimpse of Humanitarian Crisis

Clouds of smoke had shrouded the metropolis of 10 million, toxic rain blended with oil poured down from the sky, and the sun remained invisible through noon on the morning of March 8. Hours earlier, Israel had launched airstrikes on 30 oil facilities in Tehran and nearby regions, causing explosions that killed six people in the city of Karaj.
World news
#irish-pubs
fromEater LA
9 years ago
LA food

The Best Irish Pubs in Los Angeles

Southern California's Irish pubs offer late-night dining, traditional pints, live music, and modern pub fare including traditional and innovative dishes.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
LA food

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at L.A.'s best Irish pubs

Tom Bergin's, founded in 1936, is Los Angeles's oldest Irish pub and claims to have introduced Irish coffee to the United States, operating continuously with the city's second-oldest liquor license.
LA food
fromEater LA
9 years ago

The Best Irish Pubs in Los Angeles

Southern California's Irish pubs offer late-night dining, traditional pints, live music, and modern pub fare including traditional and innovative dishes.
#iran-regime-change
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

Hundreds of Bay Area Iranians gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, viewing it as a significant step toward regime change and Iranian freedom.
World news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community rallies in response to US-Israel joint strikes

Berkeley residents of Iranian descent rallied for democratic regime change in Iran following U.S.-Israel strikes, expressing support for the Iranian people's resistance movement and calling for self-determination.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

Hundreds of Bay Area Iranians gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, viewing it as a significant step toward regime change and Iranian freedom.
World news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community rallies in response to US-Israel joint strikes

Berkeley residents of Iranian descent rallied for democratic regime change in Iran following U.S.-Israel strikes, expressing support for the Iranian people's resistance movement and calling for self-determination.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A glimpse of Iran, through the eyes of its artists and journalists

Recent books, films, and music by Iranian artists and journalists provide accessible insights into Iran's contemporary culture and politics during a period of limited U.S.-Iran relations.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Oakland Khmer New Year Festival (2026)

Oakland's annual Khmer New Year Festival celebrates Cambodian traditions, culture, and community through music, dance, food, and art in a welcoming intergenerational celebration.
#iranian-american-diaspora
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

From California to New York, Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues

Iranian Americans experience conflicting emotions following U.S. and Israeli military strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, balancing hope for change against fear for relatives and concerns about escalating Middle East conflict.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

From California to New York, Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues

Iranian Americans experience conflicting emotions following U.S. and Israeli military strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, balancing hope for change against fear for relatives and concerns about escalating Middle East conflict.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Things to Do in LA: Slamdance, Golden Dragon Parade, & More

As Los Angeles Dodgers fans count down the days until Opening Day 2026, there are plenty of events and activities going on around the city for fans to enjoy with their families, friends or even solo this weekend. There are multiple cultural events happening this weekend that will embrace culture and community with vibrant celebrations for Black History Month, Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year Pick your favorite events, mark your calendar and make the most of your weekend in LA!
Soccer (FIFA)
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Photos: San Jose's Vietnamese community celebrates Tet

The Bay Area's largest Vietnamese Tet festival at Eastridge Mall in San Jose is a free three-day Horse-year celebration with performances and vendors.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Pico-Robertson an evolving hub of Jewish culture

Boyle Heights was at the core of Jewish life in Los Angeles during the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the Fairfax District could claim that title until the 1980s. But the spiritual heartland of the Jewish community is now in Pico-Robertson.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

8 halal restaurants to break your fast during Ramadan

The Islamic holiday began Feb. 17 and ends March 19, during which observers fast from dawn to sunset to foster discipline, self-control and gratitude. Observers break their daily fast with an iftar, a festive meal shared with loved ones after sunset. Many also rise before dawn for a suhoor meal.
LA food
East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

10+ events to celebrate Holi around the Bay Area

Bay Area cities host diverse Holi celebrations throughout March, with peak events on Saturday, March 7, featuring neon parties, color throws, Bollywood performances, and traditional Indian food and beverages.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Inside Iran, my family and other citizens are caught between celebration and fear

Following an attack on Iran and reports of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, Iranians experienced simultaneous fear and relief, with some celebrating in streets despite ongoing bombardment and internet blackouts.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Review: Did L.A. need this splashy Iranian restaurant import from London?

Berenjak brings familiar Persian dishes to downtown Los Angeles with a distinctively upscale, mood-driven dining environment.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

See and Hear How Lunar New Year is Celebrated Across the U.S.

A Mongolian immigrant family in Los Angeles preserves and revives Tsagaan Sar traditions through rituals, community gatherings, morin khuur music, and their daughters' cultural work.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You weren't free': Iranians party in London and Manchester after strikes against regime

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died in Israeli and US strikes, triggering celebrations among sections of Britain's Iranian diaspora while hundreds of Iranians, including 148 children, were killed in the bombing campaign.
San Francisco
fromsf.funcheap.com
1 month ago

Lunar New Year 365 Night Market (San Jose)

A variety of San Francisco Bay Area events offer free and low-cost cultural, nightlife, and community activities throughout the day.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Pasadena's Black History Festival becomes beacon of healing for Eaton fire survivors

Some of the things that I want to do is try to help little kids to become more economically inclined to manage their own money. Stop wasting it all and look for the future. These knucklehead kids, they are our future, you know.
Los Angeles
#iran-protests
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How to celebrate Black History Month in Los Angeles, deliciously

Los Angeles offers diverse 2026 Black History Month experiences, honoring historical figures and contemporary Black-led culinary and community food initiatives.
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