92 years ago today, on August 11, 1934, 14 federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz from McNeil Island Penitentiary in Washington, marking the opening of San Francisco's infamous federal prison. Built to...
In devastating news for the millions of people who follow Big Bear's famous bald eagles, the Ojai Raptor Center has announced that matriarch Jackie passed away yesterday. After being injured in an atta...
San Francisco's scenic new park, Presidio Tunnel Tops, is opening its long-awaited new dining destination this weekend! The Mess Hall at the Presidio will open this Saturday, August 15, inside a histo...
The Aftershock Festival returns to Sacramento’s Discovery Park from October 1-4, 2026, featuring an extensive lineup of the biggest names in punk, rock, and metal. The all-ages event is known to draw...
From the California Coastal Trail to the Bay Area Ridge Trail, California is developing some fantastic (and ambitious) trail projects to improve connectivity throughout the state. One of the Bay Area'...
Oakland’s Laurel District is gearing up for one of its biggest annual parties tomorrow: the 25th annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival! From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, the festiva...
It's never a bad time of year to plan an unforgettable birthday in San Francisco. Here we've rounded up our favorite San Francisco birthday ideas — including activities, restaurants, and bars — to help f...
On Wednesday, local foundation Crankstart and nonprofit Lever for Change announced Boundless San Francisco, a global competition awarding up to $150 million to organizations with ideas for "making San Fra...
San Francisco is getting ready to reopen Buchanan Street Mall in the Western Addition, bringing back 5 blocks of upgraded park and community space for the neighborhood to enjoy. The park has been unde...
Every single month, local museums refresh and replace dozens of fascinating art exhibits in San Francisco. We're keeping tabs on the best new temporary displays, including San Francisco Museum of Modern...