Hi there! I grew up in Santa Cruz and graduated from UC Berkeley in 2018 with an English major and Spanish minor. After teaching ESL for a few years, I joined the Secret Media Network as a Staff Writer. I love to write about California history, hidden gems, museum exhibitions, and local wildlife.
Every spring California’s ubiquitous almond orchards present a charming display of pale pink blossoms. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to nearby cities like Modesto and Fresno to see the almond blooms at their...
The de Young Museum in San Francisco is presenting an all-new fashion exhibition that’s been highly-anticipated for months. Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style promises a deep-dive into women’s loca...
When it comes to things to do for couples, San Francisco has a little bit of everything. Here we’ve delved into the best romantic dates and couple activities, ranging from steamy spa experiences to budget-friendly city...
After a wet week you’ll want to keep your umbrella handy, because the NWS is predicting more precipitation in the forecast. TL;DR: Showers will begin to pour down on Tuesday afternoon and throughout the night, fol...
Whale watching in the San Francisco Bay Area is a nearly year-round phenomenon thanks to staggered migration seasons, and gray whale migration is about to take off. Even from land, you’re likely to see them spouting, sl...
San Francisco’s major dinosaur exhibition is open for just a bit longer at the California Academy of Sciences. The World’s Largest Dinosaurs is dedicated to the biology of long-necked and long-tailed sauropo...
Every year, the San Francisco Botanical Garden explodes into a beautiful spectrum of deep magentas and bright pinks. The “Magnificent Magnolias“ event occurs in late January through March....
San Franciscans are used to witnessing all sorts of bizarre occurrences out and about, but sometimes it’s nice to take a step back and see the city again with fresh eyes. We wanted to get to the bottom of what mak...
The massively popular Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Truck is returning to the Bay Area! Hello Kitty fans flock to this adorable cafe truck selling mini cakes, cookies, and macarons, plus limited-edition Hello Kitty merch. Her...
The Bay Area theater calendar is always stacked with exciting performances in and around San Francisco. We’ve taken a look ahead at the best plays, musicals, and performances coming up through 2024. Read on for a...