Oakland’s New Parish concert venue has been put up for sale
After quietly closing last year, a popular Oakland concert venue may soon show signs of life. The New…
Why one of SF’s oldest bars needed a naked lady to feel authentic
There’s little consensus when it comes to debating the oldest drinking establishments in San Francisco. Different lists will give…
With 2 weeks left until California ban, Kars4Kids loses again in court
Kars4Kids has less than two weeks until an effective ban on its advertisements in California kicks in — and…
One of the Bay Area’s most unique venues is in jeopardy
There are few venues in San Francisco as dramatic as the USS Hornet. Docked on Alameda Point and…
Left for dead, Oakland Arena has become a pop music mecca
When Ariana Grande takes the stage on June 6, now with two “Wicked” films under her belt, it…
Robert De Niro made an SF Giants film. The team wishes he hadn’t.
Thirty years ago, Pat Gallagher flew to Los Angeles for a promising film screening. He flew back to…
Sombr hits BottleRock with chaotic energy: ‘Go to another f—king stage
Sombr performs during the BottleRock festival at Napa Valley Expo on May 24, 2026 in Napa, California. Tim…
The Backstreet Boys surprise fans with rare song at BottleRock
Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Howie Dorough of Backstreet Boys perform during the 2026 BottleRock…
It was hard to love the Foo Fighters during their BottleRock set
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters participates in a Culinary demonstration during the 2026 BottleRock festival at Napa Valley…
The 18-foot-high fence that turned Bay Area communities upside down
Fifty years ago, Don Dickenson left a voicemail for California’s attorney general. Then he climbed into his car…
At SF’s first romance bookstore, ‘happily ever after is guaranteed’
At San Francisco’s newest bookshop, colorful book covers featuring couples stare out from the walls. Signs like “Grumpy…
Paris, Michael Jackson’s daughter, brings fiery BottleRock performance
Paris Jackson performs at BottleRock Napa Valley on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Madilynne Medina/SFGATE Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris performed…