What’s it like to achieve instant fame after appearing on national game show? Comedian Taylor Williamson stopped by the KFOG studios for a chat about how his life changed after taking 2nd place on America’s Got Talent, and whether the achievement sparked bitterness amongst his peers. Taylor also shares some funny stories about his comedy…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Ocean-Friendly Food Truck Coming to Bay Area
It’s the summer of seafood. Yum! Seafood Watch, Monterey Bay Aquarium’s food truck, will be hitting the Bay Area for various outdoor events this summer. With options like fish tacos and vegan choices as well, this food truck is on a mission to raise awareness about buying seafood from fish farms that cause very little…
Outside Lands 2019 Barbary Lineup Announced: Mike Birbiglia, Dulce Sloan, Tony Danza and More
Outside Lands 2019 is going down in Golden Gate Park next month with bands like Twenty One Pilots, Childish Gambino, Hozier, Blink-182, The Lumineers and more. But did you know Outside Lands also has a comedy tent? Maybe you’ve been to a show there before, or maybe you had no idea it even existed. The…
Watch: More Great White Sharks Showing Up In Santa Cruz
Ah, summer. Time to hit the beach and jump in the water! But wait. What’s that? Is that the Jaws theme song playing in the distance? It might as well be. There has been a spike in great white sharks flocking to the Bay Area and now they’re making their way to Santa Cruz and…
Look: Bay Area Driver Caught With Mannequin To Cheat Carpool Lane
Bay Area traffic sucks, we get it and, sometimes, the carpool lane looks real nice. But you can’t fool the CHP, dummy. On Highway 4, Contra Costa CHP stopped a solo driver in the carpool lane with a rather stiff passenger. The passenger in question was a mannequin in a sweatshirt and lipstick and apparently…
Bay Area Couple Takes Adorable Pictures On BART Heading to Wedding
Let’s face it: BART isn’t the most romantic setting. But one Bay Area couple managed to make it look sweet and dreamy as they hopped on a train with their entire bridal party on the way to their wedding. Laura Hansen and Jeremy Bachrach stated their bridesmaids and groomsmen were skeptical at first, but eventually warmed…
Monterey Getting Flooded With ‘Big Little Lies’ Fans From Aound the World
The iconic Bixby Bridge featured prominently in the opening credits of Big Little Lies is attracting many, many fans from all over the world. The show first premiered two years ago and saw a spike in tourism, but then quieted down after a while. Now, with the release of the second season, attendance is rising again with…
Pacifica Taco Bell Re-Opens As Picturesque Taco Bell Cantina
Burritos and booze. We’re there. This past Saturday, Pacifica’s Linda Mar Beach Taco Bell re-opened as a Taco Bell Cantina. That means you can now order alcohol with your chalupa. Hell yeah. Or should we say “Bell yeah”? Did I mention the beer, a fireplace and surfboard parking? #TacobellPacifica pic.twitter.com/jjXkBNN7Cw — Wook Chung (@wooky2000) July…
Great White Sharks Spotted Near Half Moon Bay
*Cue Jaws theme song* Be safe and aware of great white sharks that have been spotted near the San Francisco Peninsula. The sharks head to shallow waters for warmth and to feed this time of year. Just a heads up in case you plan on visiting the water anytime soon! Check out an aerial pic…
LISTEN: Comedian Mo Amer tells Arthur his incredible story of triumph going from refugee to headlining comic
Comedian Mo Amer stopped by the KFOG studio for an in-depth and inspiring conversation about his ascension from Kuwati refugee to a headlining comic who has sold out shows in dozens of countries around the world Mo and I get into the story of his family abruptly leaving their life behind in Kuwait, his start…
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