Portola Music Festival might not see the light of day again! The city authorities in Alameda have notified an appeal to suspend the festival after a mere two-year run. The new Californian festival in its most northern metro had caused quite a buzz when it was announced. Unfortunately, like its predecessor, a common cause is proving to be the final blow.
“Significant noise complaints” seem to haunt the gathering in both editions. Officials point out that this was despite “changes made by the operator to try to address the noise impacts experienced last year”. Consequently, an official application from the City of…