San Francisco Bay Area Events, Things To Do This Week: May 11-17, 2026
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Weekly Recommendation
This week’s recommendation is to check out the panko breaded chicken cutlet ‘Cotoletta di Pollo’ from Bella Trattoria in the Inner Richmond. It’s a hearty dish that combines a lot of my favorites: panko, capers & Italian cheese! Also a great spot for happy hour.
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San Francisco Bay Area Weekly News Roundup
Oakland Paramount Theatre’s classic movie screenings are back! -Oaklandside
25 Great Bay Area Meals for $12 or Less -KQED
Gazetteer acquires The Potrero View -Gazetteer
Why is Silicon Valley suddenly obsessed with being tasteful? -Guardian
SFSU to launch new Tenderloin campus - SF Examiner
Leaked city attorney memo shows Berkeley risks potential million-dollar lawsuits if council renews Flock contract -Daily Californian
New UCSF program focuses on colorectal cancer in young people -SF Examiner
Upcoming San Francisco Bay Area Events This Week
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