SF wants more ‘street parks’ and neighbors to step up and run them
Esmeralda Slide Park in San Francisco is shown in 2023. The Bernal Heights space is part of the…
S.F. advances plan for new Marina waterfront park
Plans to convert Gashouse Cove in San Francisco’s East Harbor into an expanded 5-acre public park next to…
Did you know hummingbirds love to eat insects? – San Diego Union-Tribune
I’ve written a lot about hummingbirds recently because they are mesmerizing to watch and spring brings a delightful…
What’s causing a dearth of snails in an Oakland garden? – Marin Independent Journal
DEAR JOAN: Decades ago, garden snails were ubiquitous. They would leave tiny silver trails of slime on the…
Heavenly becomes 9th Tahoe ski resort to close early
The resort is now the ninth in the Tahoe region to close early this season, as persistently warm…
This stunning new California beach preserve is overrun with tourists
The preserve abuts a residential subdivision and locals have complained of increased traffic and insufficient parking due to…
California Pulls Funding From Tribal Salmon Restoration on the McCloud River
A tribal-led effort to bring endangered winter-run Chinook salmon back to the McCloud River above Lake Shasta is…
My California whitewater paddling trip was canceled because of a frog
The Slab Creek run on the South Fork American River passes through scenic granite canyons in the western…
Video shows impressive behind-the-scenes footage of California dam removal project
The “trust the process” philosophy doesn’t just refer to patient Philadelphia 76ers fans. When it comes to removing…
DNA identifies men missing for decades in Northern California
Northern California authorities announced Friday that they have identified the remains of two men who went missing decades…
Report criticizes guides’ decision in deadly Tahoe avalanche
The site of the Castle Peak avalanche that occurred on February 17, 2026. Sierra Avalanche Center The guides…
Golden Gate Fields deal would create vast waterfront park
An aerial view of the track and grandstands at Golden Gate Fields along San Francisco Bay in May…