Move over, Sutro Tower. This is my new favorite San Francisco landmark
Exploring San Francisco is my full-time job. I have a new favorite landmark, and it’s the symbol the city needs, culture critic Peter Hartlaub writes.
Pope appoints S.F. archbishop to Vatican’s highest court
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone is one of seven new members of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, a five-year position.
San Francisco will have to pay $8.7 million to Black city staffers as settlement,...
San Francisco is set to pay a total of $8.7 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by current and former Black city staffers who alleged widespread workplace discrimination, The San Francisco Standard reported. This settlement marks a significant moment for the city, addressing long-standing claims regarding di
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for July 26, 2026
This week, the MOUF FOR MAYOR stickers arrived at campaign headquarters and are ready for distribution. If you get me your address by a social media DM or email to [email protected], my human companion (HC) will drop one in the mail. He appreciates you supporting this pup in his bid for mayor.
Crash on I-580 slows traffic in Oakland
The California Highway Patrol responded around 1:45 p.m. Sunday to a crash involving an overturned vehicle on I-580 near Highway 13 in East Oakland.
Barnes and Noble to close another Bay Area store after 33 years
Another Bay Area Barnes and Noble is preparing to close its doors on the heels of the closure of the San Bruno store, which shuttered for good in May at the soon-to-be-razed Shops at Tanforan. But a handful of new openings are on the horizon for the bookstore chain. The...
1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at massive Bay Area party
Santa Clara County deputies arrived in Morgan Hill to find 300 people fleeing the scene of the unsanctioned party, which was promoted on social media.
13 Legendary California Steakhouses Locals Still Swear By In 2026
A proper steakhouse knows the evening begins before the first bite. There is the dim lighting, the heavy menu, the low hum of conversation, and that unmistakable sizzle arriving from somewhere nearby. Then the plate lands, carrying a deeply seared ribeye or a porterhouse large enough to make side dishes...
Body recovered from water near Golden Gate Bridge
It was unclear whether the body recovered Saturday was one of the two people still missing since a boat capsized west of Alcatraz Island with 20 people aboard.
California’s Most Unforgettable Upcoming August Festivals Worth Planning A Summer Road Trip Around
August rarely leaves much empty space on the calendar. A quiet weekend can quickly become a road trip once a celebration promises live entertainment, local food, or the kind of atmosphere that makes staying home feel like the wrong decision. Add warm evenings and long daylight hours, and summer suddenly...

















