Kate Bradshaw

1 week ago | napavalleyregister.com | Linda Zavoral |John Metcalfe |Jason Mastrodonato |Kate Bradshaw

Burgers are always big, but fried-chicken sandwiches (and tenders, strips, fingers and wings) have dominated the Bay Area’s fast-casual restaurant scene in recent years. Until now. Seems that smashburgers are having yet another moment. Here’s the lowdown on the new joints to try, along with some hefty trad burgers that have popped up on new menus. How do you set your smash burger apart from all the others? Add Wagyu to your proprietary beef blend, but keep the price reasonable.

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Kate Bradshaw

Set to open June 14 for the warm-weather season, the 23-acre water park formerly known as Raging Waters — now CaliBunga — is readying for its second summer operated by California Dreamin’ Entertainment. This summer, the park will have all of the old favorites — like its 350,000-gallon wave pool, lazy river and waterslides — plus a few new improvements, according to General Manager Mel Sells.

2 weeks ago | uniondemocrat.com | Kate Bradshaw

Sure, Bodega Bay’s known as the seaside hamlet where Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 avian horror-flick was filmed, but when you’re not worried about a repeat attack by domoic acid-addled birds, it’s downright charming. Unfortunately, word’s gotten out about that, and overnight prices can run steep in the peak season. Instead, why not day-trip it the scenic way, sampling some of the North Bay’s tastiest hotspots as you go?

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Kate Bradshaw

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sure, Bodega Bay's known as the seaside hamlet where Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 avian horror-flick was filmed, but when you're not worried about a repeat attack by domoic acid-addled birds, it's downright charming. Unfortunately, word's gotten out about that, and overnight prices can run steep in the peak season. Instead, why not day-trip it the scenic way, sampling some of the North Bay's tastiest hotspots as you go?

3 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Kate Bradshaw

From public art installations and panoramic views to beachside strolls and birdwatching, the islands of the San Francisco Bay offer abundant joys to explore on foot. Here’s where to go. Bair IslandThis may feel like a breezy bayfront park tucked amid the marshes of Redwood City, but it’s actually an island .