From Occupy Oakland to Chez Panisse's 40th anniversary, here are 11 Bay Area news stories that shaped 2011. (HuffPo SF)
New research shows that 6.8 million Android and iOS devices were activated on Christmas this year. (TechCrunch)
Eater polled a bunch of local bloggers and critics on the restaurants with the greatest impact in 2011, plus predictions for 2012. (Eater SF)
Meanwhile, Thrillist rounded up the 5 best bar openings of 2011. (Thrillist)
Check out three local performers who are making waves on YouTube. (7x7)
Photo: Via Facebook/Chez Panisse