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Newly released but heavily redacted FBI files reveal that Irish Republican Army members or sympathizers had plans to try to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to California with Prince Philip in 1983.
The event of the queen's death, even though it's far removed from the U.S. and will have no impact on global politics, feels inescapably historic. And San Francisco only has one royal visit to commemorate on this day, from 1983.
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The search for vaccine appointments begins for tens of millions of people across California this week as eligibility opens up to everyone 16 years and older.
Starting April 15, any Californian 16 and up will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But, being eligible and getting an appointment are two different things. So, what can you do to make the search easier?
After I learned I qualified for a vaccine, I was on the web and on the phone for weeks. I followed every rumor, dialed all kinds of hotlines, and even drove with my partner to his vaccination site only to be rejected each time. Once it was because a clinic was too overwhelmed with demand. Another time? Wrong zip code. But usually, it was because there just were never any appointments available.
Slainte in Jack London Square recently reopened, and has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day since last Friday. Photo: Slainte
If you’re the type that needs a fix of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day, here are several East Bay restaurants serving up the dish and other Irish specials today:
ALMOND & OAK Almond & Oak is offering a St. Patrick’s Day special this week, featuring housemade corned beef with sauerkraut, potatoes, turnips, carrots, maitake mushrooms and salsa verde ($29).
Almond & Oak, 3311 Grand Ave. (between Elwood and Santa Clara), Oakland
THE AVENUE Blake’s Grillery serves corned beef tacos with sweet and spicy cabbage and Dijon crema starting at 4 p.m., today at the Temescal dive bar.