San Jose CA

If you think you’ve seen everything Golden Gate Park has to offer, think again. Nestled within its leafy sprawl lies a global garden escape you’d never expect in the middle of a major city. The San Francisco Botanical Garden isn’t just pretty—it’s a full-blown sensory safari that takes you from the cloud forests of Central America to the towering redwoods of California, all in an afternoon.

If you’ve ever wanted to sip world-class sparkling wine while soaking in sun-drenched vineyard views, Mumm Napa is calling your name—preferably with a chilled flute in hand. Tucked along the Silverado Trail in the heart of Napa Valley, this bubbly haven serves up crisp pours with a side of California dreamscape. It’s polished but relaxed, refined but friendly—the kind of place where you’ll find both wine newbies and seasoned sippers leaning into the moment.

What if your next road trip had crashing waves on one side, championship fairways on the other, and picture-perfect overlooks around every turn? Welcome to 17-Mile Drive, one of California’s most legendary coastal routes—and hands down one of the most dazzling scenic drives in the country.

There’s a certain hush that falls the moment you step beneath the towering redwoods of Muir Woods—like nature itself just asked everyone to lower their voices. Located just a short drive north of San Francisco, this majestic grove is more than just a forest—it’s a living cathedral of ancient giants, draped in moss, mist, and mystery.

The culinary scene is popping in downtown San Jose, with new white-table restaurants and cuisine from around the world. And the neighborhood also welcomed two new businesses serving one of the most American dishes of all: hamburgers. Sixth Street Burgers and Astroid Burgers both opened their doors a couple months...

DUBLIN, Calif. — After evading law enforcement for three decades, a 79-year-old fugitive from Northern California has been apprehended — and according to law enforcement, he had been living a quiet, normal life about 150 miles away from the controversial Bay Area prison he fled. Ronald Keith Harvey...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A new emergency notification system was launched in San Jose yesterday, just before the Ranch Place Fire sparked. That fast-moving brush fire in the East San Jose hills came very close to several homes on Tuesday, as it burned through 92 acres. "The fire started getting...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 18, 2025--SURFER Magazine, cannabis cultivator Humboldt Family Farms, and retailer embarc have partnered to launch the first cannabis and surf collaboration

It’s been more than a year since Santa Clara nursing home patient Connie Delucca allegedly bludgeoned her 98-year-old roommate, Vera Plares, ultimately causing Plares’ death, and we’re now learning why the nursing home’s staff put the two in a room together. According to court documents, Mission Skilled Nursing and...

The Bay Area restaurant chain Armadillo Willy’s BBQ abruptly closed three of its four remaining locations Tuesday night.