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fromsf.funcheap.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

SuperNatural at the California Academy of Sciences

Free and low-cost Bay Area Friday events include park admissions, rooftop concerts and yoga, community festivals, food deals, dance classes, and Diwali celebrations.
fromsf.funcheap.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

Clement St Cleanup: Free Eats + Drinks for Volunteers (SF)

Multiple free and low-cost San Francisco Bay Area events and activities run throughout the day with specific times, locations, and occasional special conditions.
#curling
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Photos: Bay Area has its own official World Cup merch

FIFA has unveiled a new line of merch specific for each of the 16 North American host cities of the 2026 World Cup. Each city has its own unique theme and We Are San Francisco Bay Area reflects the geographic and cultural diversity of the region that will come together around the tournament. FIFA has unveiled a line of Bay Area-specific merch for the 2026 World Cup (FIFA).
Soccer (FIFA)
Marketing
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

'Desperate' 42-year-old who blew a fortune on 'Marry Me' billboards along Highway 101 finally gets a date - but at a cost

A woman spent heavily on billboards and taxi toppers to solicit dates, receiving over 4,000 applications and narrowing candidates to several dates while requiring NDAs.
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
6 days ago

Flood advisory in place for San Francisco and San Mateo counties Monday morning caused by significant downpours

Flooding from excessive rainfall is expected in San Francisco and San Mateo counties; avoid flooded roads, report flooding, and use sandbags and safety procedures.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Iconic Bay Area Bread That Locals Swear By For Sandwiches - Tasting Table

Dutch crunch is a Bay Area sandwich bread with a crackly rice-flour paste crust and soft, slightly sweet interior, related to Dutch tiger bread.
#beach-hazards
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

10 Art Shows to See in the Bay Area This Spring

The San Francisco Bay Area art scene faces closures and rising rents but shows resilience through community-focused exhibitions highlighting local history and ecology.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Kurtenbach: The Bay Area had a winning Super Bowl performance. But so did the Seahawks

It was 67 degrees and sunny at kickoff inside Levi's Stadium. The light hit the hills just right and bathed the crowd in that specific, golden California glow that usually costs extra. Yes, it was an incredible ego boost for a region that deserved one. A reminder that this is still an elite place to live - there aren't many places on earth that can host the world's biggest party in a light jacket without breaking a sweat, after all.
San Francisco
National Football League
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Kurtenbach: The Bay Area had a winning Super Bowl LX performance. But so did the Seahawks

Super Bowl LX showcased the Bay Area's organizational excellence and charm but a Seahawks-led, defense-dominated game undercut local celebration.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game

The Super Bowl, the biggest event in American football, is set for Sunday with the Seattle Seahawks facing the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The massive sporting event is set to energise fans in both cities and will send thousands this year to the San Francisco Bay Area. Those unable to make the trip are still expected to spend heavily on food, drinks and watch parties across the United States.
National Football League
California
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Rapid-fire earthquakes hit California shaking thousands within minutes

Rapid earthquakes near San Ramon on the Calaveras Fault shook the Bay Area, triggered a tsunami alert, and caused no reported injuries or damage.
US news
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Beach hazards statement issued for North Bay and San Francisco Peninsula Coast until Monday morning

Coastal North Bay, San Francisco Peninsula face sneaker waves, strong rip currents and 14–19 ft breaking waves; avoid jetties and stay out of water.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Welcoming 2026 - New Year's Eve Celebrations - San Francisco Bay Times

LGBTQ+ communities across the Bay Area celebrated New Year's Eve at Castro, Polk Street, Rossmoor, and Embarcadero venues while a fake Sister Roma photo circulated.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Monday Night PlayGround: Tales of the City (Berkeley)

PlayGround presents monthly ten-page play readings by Bay Area emerging playwrights with free admission, live simulcast, and optional membership for extended on-demand access.
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Free 10,000 Sq ft Alternative Art Fair at Minnesota Street Project (Jan 22-26)

Minnesota Street Project presents ATRIUM, a free alternative art fair showcasing 20+ Bay Area contemporary galleries in a 10,000-square-foot Dogpatch warehouse during SF Art Week.
#supermoon
Exercise
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Beginner Parkour "Urban Ninja" Class

Free 1.5-hour beginner parkour class at noon on the second Saturday monthly with rotating Sunnyvale, UC Berkeley, and Embarcadero locations.
#high-surf-advisory
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

TIMELINE: Showers coming to Bay Area for New Year's Eve and beyond

Light to moderate rain will affect the San Francisco Bay Area from New Year's Eve through at least Monday, with the strongest storms expected Friday (Level 2).
Public health
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Thunderstorms with damaging winds in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties Thursday gusts may reach 60 mph

Severe thunderstorm warning for San Mateo and Santa Clara counties until 7 p.m.; gusts up to 60 mph may damage roofs, siding, and trees.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Bay Area Thursday gusts up to 40 mph

San Francisco Bay Shoreline, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose are included in a report for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:17 p.m. The alert is in effect until 4:45 p.m. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated.
Environment
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 months ago

New Year's Reset: Feel Better After the Holidays (Sacramento)

9:30 am Free Legion of Honor Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday) FREE* *Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required 9:30 am Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday) FREE* *Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
Arts
SF food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

This celebrity's ghost kitchen just upped SF's office slop bowl game

Goop Kitchen opened ghost-kitchen locations in San Francisco, San Jose, and Sunnyvale offering health-focused salads and grain bowls with 'GCC' ingredient restrictions.
SF music
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

KMEL morning show host takes realty requests

Sana Guzman (Sana Claus) will host a live Toy & Food Drive in San Leandro while Macy's Union Square will not host Santa this year.
fromabc7news.com
2 months ago

TIMELINE: Rain returns to North Bay Tuesday; then becomes widespread, stronger winds by end of week

Our weekslong dry spell will end this week as a wet weather pattern will begin with spotty showers starting Tuesday afternoon. Spotty afternoon and evening showers mainly in the North Bay. But a few showers may work their way south and east of the Golden Gate before day's end. MORE: North Bay first responders, residents gear up for parade of storms It will be a light Level 1 on the exclusive ABC7 Storm Impact Scale on Wednesday morning with scattered showers.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Bay Area Shorelines under a dense fog advisory until Monday midday 1/4 mile visibility

Dense fog advisory for San Francisco Bay and Monterey/Southern Salinas areas warns of quarter-mile or less visibility, causing hazardous driving between 2 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 14 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

The Bay Area offers multiple Nutcracker productions and holiday performances, including San Francisco Ballet's lavish Nutcracker and regional Nutcracker variations.
Science
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay Area

Multiple earthquakes struck California this week, including a magnitude 3.2 near Pacifica and a 3.4 near Monterey Bay, felt across Bay Area and Riverside regions.
#earthquake
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
San Francisco

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake wakes San Francisco Bay Area; centered in Berkeley

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake centered in Berkeley at 2:56 a.m. caused light to moderate shaking across Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, triggering early-warning alerts.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago
San Francisco

Preliminary magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes in Concord, USGS says

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Concord, CA without injuries or damages.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Meet Kelsie Whitmore, Women's Professional Baseball's 1st overall pick

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Ever since she was 6 years old, Kelsie Whitmore knew she wanted to play professional baseball.
Major League Baseball
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bay Area's poverty soared, data shows, as California's top earners saw windfalls

San Francisco Bay Area poverty rose to 16.3% in 2023, leaving about 1.02 million impoverished and another 790,000 near poverty.
#free--low-cost-events
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

If You Can Make It There: Bay Area Women Inspire at Lesbian Lives Conference in New York City - San Francisco Bay Times

'I write publicly because I want to share this last journey, as I have shared so much of my activist life with you. You gave me a life's cause. It is wonderful to have had a life's cause: freedom and dignity for lesbians. I believe that's what lesbian feminism is really about: sharing. We built a movement by telling each other our lives and thoughts about the way life should be. We cut against the grain and rethought almost everything.'
LGBT
#robotaxi
SF LGBT
fromsfbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Inaugural Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders

Inaugural Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders event held October 24, 2025, celebrated Latine LGBTQ+ leaders, guests, honorees, and community sponsors.
#immigration-enforcement
#halloween-events
fromsf.funcheap.com
4 months ago

Free Halloween Makers + Vintage Faire w/ DJs (SF)

9:00 am Community Press FREE* *A fee of $1.00 per pound of olives will be applied (excluding container weight). 9:00 am Plant 23 Trees w/ Temescal Neighbors: Free Community Event (Oakland) FREE 9:00 am Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile FREE 10:00 am Mend Club $30 10:00 am Free Community Arts Market at Presidio Tunnel Tops (Oct. 25-26) FREE 10:00 am Halloween Fun in Montclair Village (Oakland) FREE
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
4 months ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Evening schedule of San Francisco Bay Area events includes holiday attractions, multiple free and discounted comedy shows, and paid concerts and performances.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Job opening: Meteorologist/Weather Anchor (Daily Hire)

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- KGO-TV/ABC7, the ABC-owned television station in San Francisco, also serving Oakland and San Jose is seeking an accredited meteorologist or experienced weather anchor to produce and present daily weather forecasts for newscasts, on digital and social platforms. The meteorologist/weather anchor will use weather software systems to create and present forecasts for various newscasts. This employee will also create forecasts for digital and social platforms and for the KGO-TV/ABC7 24/7 live stream.
San Francisco
Public health
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago

Heat advisory in place for Bay Area for Tuesday

A heat advisory warns of daytime temperatures up to 100°F across San Francisco Bay areas on Sept. 23, posing health risks without cooling and hydration.
SF music
from48 hills
5 months ago

Abba Zabba to Kamasi Washington: Roll up to these 11 superior fall shows - 48 hills

Live music remains a reliably unpredictable, communal experience, with fall concerts offering diverse performances from legendary and local acts across varied venues.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Bay Area arts: 14 shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Opera in the Park: Talk about traditions: San Francisco Opera's free Opera in the Park celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. On Sunday, opera lovers will flock to Robin Williams Meadow to hear some of the top artists from this season's productions, as Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts a program of arias, duets, and more, all sung by some of the stars of the fall season's masterworks.
SF music
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
5 months ago

11 Bay Area Beaches Where Dogs Are Always Welcome

Several beaches in and near San Francisco allow dogs, offering varied off-leash areas, scenic trails, free parking, and specific leash or conduct rules.
Business
fromIT Pro
5 months ago

Software engineers among hardest hit in latest Cisco layoffs

Cisco will lay off 221 Bay Area employees, mainly software engineers, with terminations effective October 13, despite strong FY2025 revenue growth driven by AI infrastructure.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Access to bike path on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to be limited, to be converted into breakdown lane

"There are only 21 bikes using it a day to get to work. But there are nearly 21,000 cars backed up for miles trying to get to work," said Joshua Arce with California Alliance for Jobs.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
7 months ago

Remembering Ed Silberman, folk singer, storyteller who worked with children and the elderly

Ed Silberman, a beloved storyteller and folk singer with a rich bass voice, known for his humor and generosity, died on January 23 after battling health issues.
London music
fromThe Mercury News
8 months ago

Founder of one of Bay Area's most beloved music venues dies

With heavy hearts, we are sharing that the great San Francisco Bay Area has lost one of its legends.
NYC music
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