The World Cup is coming to the Bay Area, but it will look nothing like the Super Bowl
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Bass preaches ‘unity’ in Los Angeles ahead of 2028 Olympics
Mayor Karen Bass, delivering the first of two State of the City addresses planned this year, urged Angelenos…
Mayor Karen Bass to deliver special State of the City address
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled Monday to deliver what her office calls a…
Algerian fast food spot blends ‘old’ and ‘new’ generations | Local Businesses
Gusto, self-proclaimed the first Algerian fast food spot in Berkeley, opened Jan. 10 and is positioned between the…
International leaders call for boycott of U.S. World Cup matches
A growing number of international leaders are suggesting it’s time to reconsider the idea of playing the World…
Emma Hayes eager to see what top USWNT prospects can achieve
When Emma Hayes took the reins of the women’s national soccer team in 2024, one of her first…
Marathon Burger, Ireland and more Long Beach State of the City highlights
A flurry of announcements regarding tourism, job opportunities and sports were made during Mayor Rex Richardson’s 2026 State…
Alan Rothenberg reflects on U.S. soccer’s evolution ahead of World Cup
Alan Rothenberg has a story he wants to tell you. A lot of stories actually; enough to fill…
Audit shows rebound for San Jose hospitality and tourism
The nonprofit agency tasked with promoting San Jose’s hospitality and tourism industries just aced its annual performance audit.…
Mountain View allocates $295K for Super Bowl, World Cup events
Looking to boost local businesses, Mountain View is planning to host watch parties and other community events to draw visitors…
World Cup offers L.A. the chance to expand its accommodation options
Dec. 24, 2025 5 AM PT To the editor: Los Angeles is preparing to host a once-in-a-generation global…
Prices jump 56% for Airbnbs in L.A. during the World Cup
On June 12, Peggy Orenstein’s inbox flooded with booking requests for her Inglewood Airbnb. The date seemed random,…