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East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
13 hours ago

This week in Oakland: a Prescott Circus Theatre showcase, and Fairyland's 'Mad Tea Party'

Oakland showcases young talent through events like Ayo Brame's performances and Prescott Circus Theatre's spring showcase.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free AAPI Heritage Market: Art + Aerial Show at Yank Sing (SF)

AAPI Heritage Month Day Market at Yank Sing Rincon Center celebrates culture with local artists, vendors, and performances on May 2, 2026.
Miami food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Learning to fly from the ground up: Owl sighting in Redondo Beach sparks public service announcement

Young owls in Redondo Beach face challenges learning to fly due to palm trees lacking branches, prompting police to educate residents on how to help.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Long Beach Grand Prix

"This year marks the fourth season that IndyCar has used 100% renewable race fuel for the NTT IndyCar Series - the first motorsport series in North America to utilize this type of fuel. Developed through a collaboration with Shell, this innovative fuel consists of a blend of second-generation ethanol derived from sugarcane waste and other biofuels mainly derived from animal waste."
Cars
California
fromReuters
1 year ago

How California fights fires from the skies

Firefighters in Los Angeles are combating severe wildfires with a large fleet of aerial firefighting aircraft.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

SoCal's shortest ferry ride doesn't make any sense, and that's OK

The ferry goes from the Balboa Peninsula, home to the Balboa Fun Zone and the Newport Beach Balboa Pier, to the south side of Balboa Island, the idyllic coastal community filled with beach cottages and shops that sell saltwater taffy, watercolors of seascapes and the frozen bananas made famous by 'Arrested Development.'
San Francisco
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Here's how to have the most fun at the L.A. Renaissance Faire

The Renaissance Pleasure Faire offers a diverse and immersive escape into a fantastical world, celebrating creativity and community.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

How to have the best Sunday in L.A, according to Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey reflects on her journey from Georgia to becoming a celebrated actress and singer in Los Angeles.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How the Red Arrows have helped Lincoln soar

Lincoln City aims for Championship promotion by innovating and learning from the Red Arrows' precision and preparation.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A bittersweet thrill: daytrippers watch US warplanes in action at RAF Fairford

The Wilkinson family and others camped near RAF Fairford to watch American warplanes, reflecting on the bittersweet nature of their presence due to war.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Drone racing to drone strikes: have war and sport become indistinguishable?

The visual connection between the Winter Olympics and the US war in Iran highlights the duality of drone technology in media coverage.
#bald-eagles
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Ploverfest Community Music Festival at SF's Sunset Dunes (2026)

A community celebration marks one year since California's largest pedestrianization project, featuring local music, games, and family activities.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

This week in Oakland: the Gay Men's Chorus concert and wrestling at Prescott Market

Oakland offers diverse events including performances, a civic fair, and a photography exhibit, catering to various interests.
#faa
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
US news

Super Bowl Drone Ban Declared at Several SF Locations, In Addition to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara

US news
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
US news

Super Bowl Drone Ban Declared at Several SF Locations, In Addition to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara

SF music
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: Cinco de Mayo Lunchtime Concert

Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts in Fulton Plaza starting April 14, 2026.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
San Jose Sharks
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Surfer stalked by great white shark on SoCal beach relives terrifying encounter

A surfer encountered a great white shark at Newport Beach, realizing its presence only when it was inches away.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

The Army is reviewing a training run involving helicopters that hovered near Kid Rock's home without an official request.
Renovation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View - San Jose Spotlight

Hangar One has been restored to its original form, free of toxic chemicals, marking a significant milestone for technology and innovation.
Los Angeles
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Things to Do in LA This Weekend: March Madness, Venice Love Fest, Butterfly Pavilion & More

Los Angeles offers diverse outdoor events this weekend, including the Venice Love Fest and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic with Tom Brady.
East Bay food
fromsf.funcheap.com
3 weeks ago

Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)

Annual event on May 10, 2026, at Alameda County Fairgrounds with general admission priced at $25 and pre-sale at $20.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

I Tried Firewire's Latest Surfboard Tech in Malibu, Ventura, and Oahu

Firewire Surfboards employs a 21-step construction process that incorporates aerospace-grade foams, carbon fiber, and bio-resins, resulting in boards that look and perform like they belong in a science fiction movie.
Bicycling
#aviation-safety
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Military helicopter crossed in front of SF United flight approaching SoCal airport: FAA

A military helicopter crossed in front of a United Airlines flight during landing, but both aircraft landed safely.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Military helicopter crossed in front of SF United flight approaching SoCal airport: FAA

A military helicopter crossed in front of a United Airlines flight during landing, but both aircraft landed safely.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

8-foot great white circles Newport surfer. Get ready for a 'very sharky summer,' expert says

An 8-foot great white shark was spotted near surfers in Newport Beach, prompting a beach shutdown and warnings from authorities.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

A patriotic drone show is coming to Jones Beach this summer

Jones Beach will host a 250th anniversary celebration featuring Revolutionary War reenactors, colonial festivities, and a first-ever patriotic drone light show over the Atlantic Ocean during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends in 2026.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Santa Cruz-Based Electric Air Taxi Company Showcases Demo Flight Across the Bay

Joby Aviation demonstrated its piloted electric air taxi, reducing a typical hour-long bay crossing to 10 minutes, with trial operations launching in 10 states and potential future expansion to California.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Test aircraft with nuclear capabilities apparently seen flying over Calif.

The triangular, highly advanced bomber, which still appears to be in its testing phase, is 'designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads' and will ultimately form 'the backbone of the future Air Force bomber force.' The aircraft was spotted as the U.S. continues to wage war on Iran, and just a few days earlier, the Boeing E-6B Mercury - colloquially known as the 'Doomsday Plane' - was seen flying low over the Fresno area.
Roam Research
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Ploverfest" Free Community Celebration of 1 Year of Sunset Dunes (SF)

California's largest pedestrianization project celebrates its one-year anniversary with a community festival featuring live music, performances, and family activities along Sunset Dunes.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Beachgoers May Want to Steer Clear of Teen Beach Takeover' Parties Happening in Alameda

Unsanctioned beach parties in Alameda featuring water balloon and gun fights attract hundreds of teens, creating public safety concerns including fights, accidents, and potential weapon misidentification.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Doomsday plane' performs exercises in Fresno, stoking fears as war escalates

Two Doomsday Planes spotted in California over two months were conducting routine operations unrelated to Iran tensions, though their presence sparked public speculation about national security threats.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Video: See the Drone Show That Followed Saturday's Chinese New Year Parade

A 500-drone show celebrating the Year of the Horse successfully flew over San Francisco's Embarcadero Saturday night, replacing traditional fireworks for Lunar New Year celebrations.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California has no clear defense against Iran's 'naturally stealthy' drones

FBI warned California of potential Iranian drone strikes from offshore vessels, but officials say the threat is unverified and unsubstantiated, though security experts consider it plausible though unlikely.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Newsom says no imminent threat to CA of possible Iran drone attack; White House rejects reports

Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event the U.S. conducted strikes against Iran. We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack.
California
LA real estate
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

11 Malibu Airbnbs for Your Dream California Vacation

Malibu combines luxury celebrity culture with authentic surf town heritage, offering diverse vacation rentals that provide immersive coastal and mountain experiences along the Pacific Coast Highway.
SF parents
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Try Soccer for Free: Kids Demo Day (Palo Alto)

A free soccer demo day occurs March 7th at Rinconada Park with age-specific sessions for children ages 1-5 years old.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How American, Chinese, and Russian fighters compared in display performances at same airshow

Modern US, Chinese, and Russian-made fighters displayed comparative maneuverability at the Singapore Airshow, with Malaysia's Su-30 delivering the most impressive stunts.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Town Is Known As 'Surf City USA'-With Dog Surfing, Oceanfront Hotels, and Some of California's Best Fish Tacos

With more than eight miles of coastline and consistently strong breaks, it's long been a magnet for surfers from around the world. However, the city's appeal goes beyond the water-it also has a walkable downtown, a charming namesake pier, and plentiful waterfront bars and restaurants.
Los Angeles
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Asia's biggest aviation event shows how the counter-drone craze is taking hold

Global militaries increasingly prioritize counter-drone systems as drones become affordable, versatile threats prompting diverse detection and neutralization technologies at major defense events.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Things to Do in LA: Slamdance, Golden Dragon Parade, & More

As Los Angeles Dodgers fans count down the days until Opening Day 2026, there are plenty of events and activities going on around the city for fans to enjoy with their families, friends or even solo this weekend. There are multiple cultural events happening this weekend that will embrace culture and community with vibrant celebrations for Black History Month, Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year Pick your favorite events, mark your calendar and make the most of your weekend in LA!
Soccer (FIFA)
Media industry
fromGamesBeat
2 months ago

Remarkable Media's Heli-D will fly a giant electronic display in the sky above the Super Bowl

Heli-D uses programmable 200-square-foot helicopter-mounted LED screens to create immersive aerial billboards at major events, positioning itself as a new entertainment media channel.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California's Snoopy-themed airport isn't just a gimmick. It's thriving.

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport integrates Peanuts-themed design throughout, offering a compact, convenient airport experience featuring prominent Snoopy and Peanuts character displays.
#national-park-service
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Drone Operator Charged With Violating Flight Restrictions Over Levi's Stadium During NFL Game

As court documents describe, the FAA issues a temporary restriction that prohibits all aircraft, including drones, from operating within a three-nautical-mile radius of any stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people during, among other events, regular or post-season NFL games. The "stadium airspace is defined as "National Defense Airspace" and remains in effect for a specified time period before, during, and after NFL games at Levi's Stadium - which will include the Feb. 8 Super Bowl.
Law
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

State-protected hawk given a joint, fed a BuzzBall on video by California man, officials say

A man received 45 days in jail for feeding alcohol to a protected Cooper's hawk and posting video evidence online, resulting in animal cruelty charges.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Edison produces the Sunset League surfers of the year

It's a great way to start off the day. He played volleyball as a freshman, but he said of surfing, 'It's great to connect with other schools and through surfing.' Winning the surfer of the year award 'really meant a lot,' he said.
Education
Science
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Radiation-detecting military aircraft seen flying low over Bay Area

A government AW-139 helicopter will conduct low-altitude aerial radiation surveys over the Bay Area this week as routine Super Bowl security preparedness.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Anduril has invented a wild new drone flying contest where jobs are the prize | TechCrunch

Palmer Luckey's eyes light up, and he talks a mile a minute, when discussing his company's new recruiting event: the AI Grand Prix. This is a drone flying contest with a twist. Rather than humans operating drones, the drones must operate autonomously. The humans will be tested on their software-writing skills that cause the drones to outfly their competition. There are prizes ranging from a $500,000 pot to be spilt amongst the highest-scoring teams,
Artificial intelligence
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

Coasting through time in Long Beach

A 1919 Spanish-style home in Long Beach's historic Bluff Park area, owned by restaurant publicist Frank Groff, is listed for $2.5 million as he expands his business to San Diego.
Music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Pacific Riot: Pop Punk Tribute Concert (San Jose)

Pacific Riot, a San Jose pop-punk tribute band, will perform a free all-ages show at San Pedro Square Market on February 28th.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
2 months ago

DodgersFest: Everything to Know Before You Go

DodgerFest on Jan. 31 at Dodger Stadium features player appearances, VIP experiences, a stage show, games, and Dodgers Foundation fundraisers; tickets are available online.
fromLos Angeles Times
23 years ago

She'll be waking up in Malibu now

Charlize Theron, who stars as a Florida serial killer in the upcoming independent film 'Monster' and then will star opposite Geoffrey Rush in an HBO Films project about the late actor Peter Sellers, has purchased a beachfront Malibu home. The actress paid close to $3.4 million, according to a real estate mailer and area residents.
SF real estate
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Dancing with the Stars Con brings ballroom magic to Palm Springs for the first fan convention

Dancing with the Stars Con is a three-day Palm Springs fan convention with live performances, pro and judge appearances, panels, fan experiences, and VIP packages.
Television
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryan Fuller

Bryan Fuller spends Sundays in Los Angeles caring for his dogs and visiting horror-film locations, galleries, and notable architectural sites.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Modern take on ancient fireworks to highlight San Francisco Lunar New Year celebration with drones

San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade will feature a 500-drone light show over the waterfront instead of traditional fireworks, displaying imagery celebrating the Year of the Horse.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 months ago

Kehlani Headlines Big Game Block Party in San Jose

Anthony Gomez, creator behind the event's co-promoter, SJ Foos, said Kehlani's performance comes at a particularly opportune time: "She's one of the most legendary and talented artists in the world right now, and she's from the Bay Area. There's literally no one better to have while all eyes are on us for Super Bowl weekend." He continues: "She's genuine. Nothing about her says 'industry.' She's as real as it comes."
SF music
Los Angeles
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Things to Do in LA: Skyline Festival, UCLA vs. USC Showdown, SIX Musical & More

Los Angeles offers diverse weekend entertainment including Gorillaz's House of Kong exhibition, a techno music festival, a black-owned artist fair, the SIX Broadway musical, and UCLA vs. USC women's basketball.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: El Segundo

In a widely cited (and likely apocryphal) exchange the bewildered conductor cried, 'But there's nothing here!' Alighting the stopped train, one of the Standard Oil men is said to have replied: 'No, but there will be.' Nothing is precisely what they were looking for. They needed a blank space along the coast on which to build a refinery to complement the company's existing facility nearly 400 miles to the north in Richmond.
LA real estate
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Best Beaches in California for Swimming, Whale Watching, and Winter Sun

For travelers looking to get to know the many-varied charms of the Golden State, discovering it through the best beaches in California is never a bad idea. The state's coastline spans a vast 3,427 miles after all. Among its 420 public beautiful beaches are plentiful opportunities to swim, lay out, look at tide pools, surf to your heart's content, or watch the sunset.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Coachella Promoter Goldenvoice Announces Yet Another SF Techno Concert Series, This Time at Pier 48

It hosts mostly corporate events and banquets, but also played host to those Zedd, Noah Kahan, and The Chainsmokers concerts during last year's NBA All-Star Game Weekend, and the Grahame Lesh & Friends afterparty shows during the Dead & Company concerts in August. And on an unrelated note, Coachella festival promoter Goldenvoice has been throwing the EDM-heavy Portola festival down at Pier 80 since 2022, plus they added a Skrillex and Four Tet show at the same location the night before this past New Year's Eve.
SF music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Commercial-grade' fireworks show is latest stunt set on 6th Street Bridge, spread on social

Firefighters responded after several fireworks were shot from the bridge by an unidentified group of people, lighting up the sky and showering the asphalt with sparks as people got up close to take video and pictures. The Instagram-popular bridge has been the site of takeovers and taggers, arch climbers and copper-wire thieves since it was completed in July of 2022. Someone got a haircut as cars whizzed past.
Los Angeles
US news
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

Camp Pendleton Marines hustling to add tiny, lethal drones to their warfighting repertoire

The Marine Corps is training to deploy small, disposable, kamikaze-style drones to deliver explosives and complement larger tactical drones.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why some fear Burbank airport is an accident waiting to happen. 'Everybody has had concerns'

The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
Los Angeles
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

Marines run a 15-day drone pilot course training aerial navigation, attack drone operation, and safe explosive payload preparation, aiming to certify 500 operators annually.
Los Angeles
fromDodgers Nation
2 months ago

Things to Do in LA: Monster Jam, Lunar New Year and more

Los Angeles offers diverse weekend events including a large Lunar New Year festival, a family-friendly artisan market, and Monster Jam monster truck shows.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area man accused of flying drone over 49ers game

A criminal complaint filed Monday alleges that Junwei Guo flew the drone over Levi's Stadium on Nov. 9, 2025, when the San Francisco 49ers played the Los Angeles Rams. The temporary flight restriction, or TFR, bars all aircraft, including drones, from operating within a three-mile nautical radius of any stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people during, among other events, regular or post-season NFL games.
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