Famous Mansion Sells For $85M + New Outlet Stores Open: Saturday Smiles

We love the weekend, and we love sharing some of the uplifting news from across Northern California. Read on to find out which Bay Area eateries were recognized as Bon Appétit's “Best New Restaurants Of 2025” and learn more about the East Bay girls who summited Mount Whitney.

Famous Mansion Sells For $85 Million In San Mateo County: Report

• The 74-acre property was built in 1911 for industrialist Mortimer Fleishhacker.

East Bay All-Girls Troop Summits Highest Peak In The Contiguous U.S.

• A troop in the East Bay had an ambition to summit a Northern California mountain, and they did just that.

2 Bay Area Eateries Recognized As Bon Appétit's 'Best New Restaurants Of 2025'

• The national magazine included two new restaurants in the Bay Area in its 2025 list.

Vegan Chef Challenge Coming To Marin County

• Local chefs will be competing for locals ratings and reviews of their plant-based menu options.

New Clothing And Housing Goods Stores Open At Gilroy Outlets

• One of the largest retail destinations in the Bay Area has added two new additions to their lineup of brands.

Juried Art Exhibition, Mosaic Mural Unveiling Coming To San Ramon

• A new exhibit of local artists is opening Friday, and participants will be able to cast votes for their favorite piece of art.

Lively East Bay Festival Marks 8 Years Of 'Blues, Brews And BBQ'

• Blues music, beer and barbecue are the key ingredients of an annual festival that draws thousands.

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