Laurel Heights Welcomes New Sports Complex, Bids Farewell to Historic Pool Hall A significant development is on the horizon for San Francisco’s Laurel Heights, as the Schools of the Sacred Heart prepare to construct a new $50 million sports complex. This state-of-the-art facility promises expanded athletic opportunities for K-12 students, but its rise signals the bittersweet end for Family Billiards, the city’s oldest pool hall. A Glimpse into the Future: The Stuart Hall-Convent Sports Complex … Read More
Cirque du Soleil Echo A Sensational SF Premiere
Uncovering the Bay Area’s Latest Culture & Entertainment Even as the Bay Area’s evenings grow colder and darker, the local arts and music scene continues to thrive. SFGATE’s weekly “Fogcutter” column provides a comprehensive guide to the best events and cultural encounters, ensuring your heart stays warm with vibrant civic life. Cirque du Soleil Echo: A Sensational SF Premiere Cirque du Soleil has unleashed its 20th Big Top show, “Echo,” in San Francisco, blending spectacular … Read More
Pleasanton Jumps on BART Housing Bandwagon
Pleasanton Jumps on East Bay BART Housing Bandwagon The City of Pleasanton is planning a significant redevelopment around its Dublin/Pleasanton BART station, potentially adding up to 1,300 new homes. This move follows a growing trend across the East Bay to transform BART parking lots into vibrant, transit-oriented communities, driven by new state legislation aimed at addressing the region’s housing crisis. Pleasanton’s Vision for Transit-Oriented Development Pleasanton city officials recently reviewed early conceptual plans to redevelop … Read More
San Francisco Thanksgiving Week Guide
Your Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving Week in San Francisco As Thanksgiving approaches, San Francisco truly comes alive, offering a diverse array of events to kick off the holiday season. Whether you’re planning a festive getaway or just curious about what’s happening in another vibrant city, The City by the Bay is packed with unique experiences to fill your week with fun and cheer. Monday: Kick Off the Week with Culture & Music Start your San … Read More
Waymo Robotaxis Expand Across California
Waymo Robotaxis Expand Across California, Boosting Bay Area Options Get ready, California! Waymo’s driverless robotaxi service is set for a significant expansion across the Golden State, with new service areas approved for deployment. This means residents in parts of the East Bay, North Bay, and Sacramento will soon see Waymo vehicles on their roads, with San Diego slated for mid-2026. Waymo’s Growing Footprint in California Waymo, the autonomous driving subsidiary of Alphabet, is no stranger … Read More
Breck Parkman Unearths Bay Area Hidden Histories
Breck Parkman: Unearthing Bay Area’s Hidden Histories Meet Breck Parkman, the Bay Area archaeologist who views his work as more than just science—it’s storytelling. For over three decades with California State Parks, Parkman meticulously pieced together narratives of lives lived long ago, from Ice Age mammoths to 1960s communes, painting vivid pictures of our region’s rich past. The Storyteller Archaeologist: A Unique Vision Retired Senior State Archaeologist Breck Parkman, at 73, spent 36 years digging … Read More
KAWS giant inflatable lands at SFMOMA weather permitting
KAWS’s Giant Inflatable Lands at SFMOMA (Weather Permitting!) San Francisco’s art scene just got a massive new attraction, quite literally. The iconic SFMOMA is currently hosting “KAWS: FAMILY,” the artist’s first major West Coast museum exhibition, featuring an astonishing 36-foot inflatable sculpture, “HOLIDAY: San Francisco,” on its Third Street side. This monumental outdoor piece promises to shake up daily routines for Bay Area residents and visitors, though its appearance is subject to our famously unpredictable … Read More