Will the taco eclipse the hamburger as America's 'National Dish'? We sure hope so! 

Scientists Warn Hayward Fault Expected to Produce Large Quake,KRON 4

"Scientists warn the Bay Area can expect a much larger quake 'any day now' from the fault that produced Tuesday’s 4.0-magnitude earthquake in Fremont. The quake struck at 2:41 a.m. on the Hayward Fault at a depth of 5 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. While the shaking rattled nerves, no major damage was reported. But residents may want to take the Bay Area’s latest quake as a reminder to be prepared for a 'big one.'"

Pyramid Alehouse's Berkeley Location Shuts Down,East Bay Express

"Berkeley’s Pyramid Alehouse is now permanently closed, according to a message on the restaurant and brewery’s answering machine. Pyramid had been open in West Berkeley since 1997. 'Thank you for your support and patronage over the years,' the message began, adding that the Pyramid’s other locations remain open, including the original Pyramid Alehouse in Seattle and the location in Walnut Creek."

Tireless Thirst Quencher, Cold Beer Cold Water, to Depart for Warmer Waters,Uptown Almanac

"Nothing gold can stay. It is with a heavy heart, one laden with sorrow, that we bring you this news: Cold Beer, Cold Water (AKA “James”) is leaving us. The Dolores Park mainstay, who has brusquely quenched our varied thirst for years, is moving to Hawaii.  And while maybe we should have seen this move coming (that damn Hawaiian shirt he was always wearing!!!), we can’t say it doesn’t break our hearts a little anyway."

Will the Taco Eclipse the Hamburger as America's 'National Dish'?,Eater

"Our meat man Nick Solares has a theory: Tacos will soon replace hamburgers as America's most ubiquitous dish, thanks to the triple whammy of rising beef prices, shifting demographic and cultural patterns, and our nation's current love affair with Mexican food. He discusses the matter with taco evangelist and New York City-based chef Alex Stupak, who's inclined to agree."

Starbucks is Riding With Lyft: Riders and Drivers to Get ‘Stars’ for Coffee and Food Under New Alliance, GeekWire

"Starbucks just announced a broad partnership with ride-sharing company Lyft, including a plan to reward Lyft drivers and customers in the U.S. with My Starbucks Rewards 'stars' that will count toward food and beverages at Starbucks stores. The deal with the Seattle-based coffee giant also promises to boost Lyft in its competition with arch-rival Uber."