It just got way easier to book a seat at one of San Francisco’s best restaurants
Glen Park’s La Cigale used to require that diners put their names down in person or join a digital waitlist. Now you can reserve a seat online.
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Golden Gate Bridge tolls increase once again July 1
Beginning Wednesday July 1, the toll for crossing the Golden Gate Bridge will increase by $0.50 across all categories as part of a multi-year plan to plug a budget shortfall. Carpools will rise from $7.75 to $8.25 and drivers using FasTrak accounts will pay $10.25, up from $9.75....
Alameda beach 'takeover' sparks concern
(KRON) -- Community activists and East Bay residents are calling for immediate action to prevent another beach 'takeover' by teenagers before it happens. Just two weeks ago, a similar gathering turned violent, with two people shot near Alameda's Crown Memorial State Beach. KRON4'...
Great Highway redux: Pro-park group sues to stop pro-road ballot measure
Supporters of Sunset Dunes park filed a lawsuit Friday to challenge the legality of a new ballot petition seeking to convert the park back into a road during weekdays. Great Highway redux: Pro-park group sues to stop pro-road ballot measure...
Community prepares for SF Pride trans march
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Members of the trans community and their supporters descended on Dolores Park Friday afternoon in preparation for the Trans March. "It's very important, especially with the rampant political attacks on our community," said attendee Andrea Fenton-McGrath. S...
Jury convicts man shot in chaotic East Palo Alto park gun battle
(KRON) -- One of four men who waged a gun battle in front of terrified children in an East Palo Alto park was convicted by a San Mateo County jury on Thursday, according to prosecutors. Bobby Williams Jr., 52, of San Francisco, was found guilty on a slew of gun charges following ...
$4M grant to help complete India Basin Shoreline Park in San Francisco - Local News Matters
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How San Francisco plans to transform thousands of obsolete parking spots - sfgate.com
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San Francisco's Oldest Park Is A Lush Greenspace With Dense Forests, Quiet Trails, And Quirky Gutters - islands.com
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California's Hilly Nature Preserve An Hour From San Francisco Has Trails, Redwood Views, And Mountain Scenery - islands.com
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The trailblazing San Francisco nightclub that defined 'sleaze' - SFGATE
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S.F. is the second-best city for parks in California. Here’s the city that ranks ahead - San Francisco Chronicle
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Philz pulled its Pride flags. Now it’s writing Pride a $30K check
Philz Coffee, which sparked backlash in April over a since-revoked ban of Pride flags, is now sponsoring this year’s Pride Parade.
Rare corpse flower, known for its foul odor, blooms at SF's Conservatory of Flowers
A rare and rotten phenomenon is drawing crowds to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this weekend. A corpse flower is in bloom at the Conservatory of Flowers....
Beachgoer run over by CA State Parks lifeguard at Half Moon Bay beach: sheriff
(KRON) -- A 20-year-old beachgoer was hospitalized after she was run over by a California State Parks lifeguard vehicle Wednesday, as she was lying on the sand, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. SMCSO said deputies responded at approximately 3:45 p.m to the inci...
San Francisco’s new ‘daylighting’ plan lets groups put planters in no-parking zones - San Francisco Chronicle
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T&T Supermarket opening in dying East Bay mall
(KRON) -- If you walk inside the NewPark Mall in Newark, you will notice many empty storefronts and little foot traffic -- the grim reality of many malls across the country today. At its peak, there were reportedly around 140 tenants inside 700,000 square feet and two stories. Th...
2 found dead in San Jose State parking garage identified - San Francisco Chronicle
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Disney's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' trailer debuts a new villain Maddox Hatter
"Surprise! When you changed the past, you created chaos." The "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" trailer unveils a new villain: Maddox Hatter. ✨🎩✨
Woman run over by lifeguard truck at Half Moon Bay beach
A 20-year-old woman lying on the sand was run over by a California State Parks lifeguard driving a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon at a Half Moon Bay beach....
60-year-old hiker dies on remote trail near Lake Berryessa
Some bystanders performed "lifesaving efforts" and called for help.
10 best hiking trails in the SF Bay Area - San Francisco Chronicle
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Comparing this year’s Martini Trail winners - San Francisco Examiner
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Controversial 25-story Marina Safeway tower faces a new obstacle: Nearby parks - San Francisco Chronicle
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Contra Costa County considers releasing sterile mosquitoes to combat invasive species
Health officials in Contra Costa County are considering releasing thousands of bacteria-infected mosquitoes to combat a dangerous, invasive species recently detected in Antioch. The Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, has been identified in the city’s Harbo...
Apple shares plunge after it hikes prices on iPads and laptops
Apple shares fell sharply Thursday after the tech giant raised prices on a number of its signature products to make up for what it said were skyrocketing memory prices resulting from the AI boom. As of 2:00 p.m. ET, Apple stock was down by nearly 6%, putting the company on tra...
22-year-old man dies after going over waterfall in Yosemite National Park
A 22-year-old man died after going over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park last Saturday, according to the National Park Service. The victim was identified by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division as Josue Baires Alfaro, the park service said. At about 11...
Parks superintendent used hidden camera to film naked employees, prosecutors allege
Prosecutors allege Kevin Pearsall recorded employees in a staff-only locker room.
22-year-old dies after falling over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park, officials confirm
A 22-year-old man died after officials say he fell over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park.
Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrict...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding speculation grows as friend says it is 'close'
Reports that Swift and Kelce may tie the knot around the Fourth of July holiday have sparked more recent speculation about their wedding
Trump kicks off Great American State Fair after musical acts pull out
President Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair after musical acts, including rapper Young MC and country singer Martina McBride, backed out of event, citing concerns about the political nature of an event backed by the Trump White House....
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At Golden Gate Park. Photo by Jay A. Martin. Saxophonist
At least 23 lifeguards secretly recorded in OC locker room, ex-State Parks boss charged, DA says
A former California State Parks superintendent in Orange County has been released on bond after being accused of secretly recording lifeguards in a men's locker room, authorities said....
Push to rename San Jose's Plaza de César Chávez
A historic park in downtown San Jose is getting a new name.
‘MAGA creeping into my baseball team’: How a Pride Night protest roiled Giants fans
At the team’s first game back at Oracle Park, longtime San Francisco Giants fans weighed loyalty against a sense of betrayal.
Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall accused of secretly recording lifeguards in men's Bolsa Chica locker room
Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room.
'King of the Hill' Season 15 trailer shows Hank and Peggy's retirement, Bobby's love life and more
"King of the Hill" Season 15 trailer tackles Hank and Peggy's retirement woes and phone scams, as well as Bobby's relationship drama.
SpaceX stock takes a tumble, shedding most of its IPO gains in two weeks
(KRON) -- Less than two weeks after its blockbuster initial public offering, SpaceX has shaved off almost all its added value. Shares on Monday closed 16.4% lower than they started, now at $154.60 a piece. That trails a 3.6% drop on Thursday, and a 5% drop on Wednesday. American...
Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 28 people.
San Francisco and BXP to Begin HOK-Designed Renovation of Embarcadero Plaza, Sue Bierman Park - hok.com
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New SF parking app reveals the secrets of street sweeping enforcers - SFGATE
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San Francisco Giants fans protest at Oracle Park after Pride night controversy - CBS News
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24-year-old’s park rampage in SUV ends in cuffs after citywide chase - New York Post
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Protest at Oracle Park over Giants Pride Night celebration
A group of long-time fans and season ticket holders gathered to demand a formal apology from SF Giants management, including President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey. They say the team mishandled an incident on June 12th—the Giants' designated Pride Night—where several pitch...
Boats illegally docked at Jack London Aquatic Center now sinking into estuary
An ongoing issue with boats illegally docked at the Jack London Aquatic Center has taken a new turn as the vessels are now sinking into the estuary, impacting local boating programs and a youth camp....
Sponsored: Fans pack Dolores Park for ‘Princess Bride’ to kickoff Sundown Cinema summer series
Media outlet SF Standard and sponsor Amazon to credit for bringing the beloved outdoor film program back in 2026.
Audit sparked by Standard investigation finds tax official steered $10M contract to friend
Tajel Shah, chief assistant treasurer for the city and county of San Francisco, was placed on paid leave after the investigation late last year.
