San Francisco Symphony appoints Elim Chan as the first female music director
The San Francisco Symphony announced on Thursday Elim Chan will serve as the first female music director in the orchestra’s history.
The San Francisco Symphony announced on Thursday Elim Chan will serve as the first female music director in the orchestra’s history.
Oakland community activist finds her stolen car in 'Honda graveyard'
Oakland community activist Jazz Hudson found her stolen car in 'Honda graveyard.'
Oakland community activist Jazz Hudson found her stolen car in 'Honda graveyard.'
Gov. Newsom urges drivers to boycott Chevron
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a spat with a major oil company over who is to blame for the state’s high gas prices, with the Democratic governor’s office urging drivers not to fill up at Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a spat with a major oil company over who is to blame for the state’s high gas prices, with the Democratic governor’s office urging drivers not to fill up at Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
BottleRock, Carnaval: Bay Area events on Memorial Day weekend
The Bay Area is shaping up to be warm and sunny this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors plenty of outdoor options stretching from San Francisco to the North Bay.
The Bay Area is shaping up to be warm and sunny this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors plenty of outdoor options stretching from San Francisco to the North Bay.
Final 19th Avenue closure in San Francisco on Memorial Day weekend
Drivers in San Francisco should brace for more delays this weekend as the third and final planned closure of 19th Avenue begins Friday morning.
Drivers in San Francisco should brace for more delays this weekend as the third and final planned closure of 19th Avenue begins Friday morning.
Iconic Castro legacy store Cliff's Variety to celebrate 90 years
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
Buried treasure chest found in Marin headlands
Buried treasure chest found in Marin headlands.
Buried treasure chest found in Marin headlands.
Videos of Fairfield Police officer punching student cause outrage
Outrage grows after videos show Fairfield police officer punching student.
Outrage grows after videos show Fairfield police officer punching student.
Oakland teen weightlifters heading to nationals, despite being displaced from gym
For a decade, a warehouse in Oakland served as a launching pad for some of the country’s best young Olympic weightlifters. Now, a group of teen national champions are searching for a permanent place to call home after being pushed out of their training space.
For a decade, a warehouse in Oakland served as a launching pad for some of the country’s best young Olympic weightlifters. Now, a group of teen national champions are searching for a permanent place to call home after being pushed out of their training space.
Iconic Castro legacy store Cliff's Variety to celebrate 90 years
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
Napa police investigating toddler's death
Police in Napa are investigating the death of a 13-month-old child. Officers were called to Parkwood Street on Tuesday afternoon on the report of a child who was not breathing. The little girl was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Police in Napa are investigating the death of a 13-month-old child. Officers were called to Parkwood Street on Tuesday afternoon on the report of a child who was not breathing. The little girl was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Mother and son graduate together at SFSU
Among this year's graduating class at SF State are a mother and her son.
Among this year's graduating class at SF State are a mother and her son.
San Francisco: Flamenco Arts International presents 'Songs From A Sinking Ship'
Flamenco Arts International is bringing back Songs from a Sinking Ship this weekend, a production that combines traditional flamenco with theatrical elements and multimedia design. The flamenco voyage on Saturday, May 23, at the Presidio Theatre, features Marina Elana, Carlos Menchaca, David Chupete, and living legend El Torombo.
Flamenco Arts International is bringing back Songs from a Sinking Ship this weekend, a production that combines traditional flamenco with theatrical elements and multimedia design. The flamenco voyage on Saturday, May 23, at the Presidio Theatre, features Marina Elana, Carlos Menchaca, David Chupete, and living legend El Torombo.
How AI Is Changing Vacation Planning
According to recently released data, more people are trusting AI to help them find travel deals. Greg Oates, director of AI Advocacy for GuideGeek, gives insight.
According to recently released data, more people are trusting AI to help them find travel deals. Greg Oates, director of AI Advocacy for GuideGeek, gives insight.
Sunnyvale massive food delivery
One truck. Millions of meals. A coordinated push across California, see how JustServe and local nonprofits are moving food and hope into communities facing rising food insecurity. : Marie Bernard, executive director of Sunnyvale Community Services, gives insight.
One truck. Millions of meals. A coordinated push across California, see how JustServe and local nonprofits are moving food and hope into communities facing rising food insecurity. : Marie Bernard, executive director of Sunnyvale Community Services, gives insight.
The Fog Fights Back: Marine Layer Expands Inland for the Holiday Weekend
The weather tug-of-war is shifting and our natural air conditioning is gaining ground. The marine layer has deepened to around 1,000–1,500 feet, sending fingers of thick fog into the interior valleys. The Forecast: Day-by-Day Tonight: The fog is expanding. Stratus is already hugging the immediate coast, moving through the Golden Gate toward Berkeley. Expect a gray, souggy blanket to fill most inland valleys by early Friday morning . Friday Afternoon: Temperatures begin to drop across the board. The coast stays crisp in the upper 50s to low-60s, while inland valleys drop from the 90s back into the upper 70s and mid-80s. The Memorial Day Weekend: The marine layer deepens even further to 1,500 feet. Expect seasonal, comfortable temperatures alongside the threat of late-night and early-morning coastal drizzle.
The weather tug-of-war is shifting and our natural air conditioning is gaining ground. The marine layer has deepened to around 1,000–1,500 feet, sending fingers of thick fog into the interior valleys. The Forecast: Day-by-Day Tonight: The fog is expanding. Stratus is already hugging the immediate coast, moving through the Golden Gate toward Berkeley. Expect a gray, souggy blanket to fill most inland valleys by early Friday morning . Friday Afternoon: Temperatures begin to drop across the board. The coast stays crisp in the upper 50s to low-60s, while inland valleys drop from the 90s back into the upper 70s and mid-80s. The Memorial Day Weekend: The marine layer deepens even further to 1,500 feet. Expect seasonal, comfortable temperatures alongside the threat of late-night and early-morning coastal drizzle.
West Coast News Wrap Live
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
Former Livermore bishop charged with abusing boys
Former Livermore LDS bishop Michael Delar Morris, 76, faces 18 felony charges involving the alleged sexual assault of four boys between 1991 and 2000.
Former Livermore LDS bishop Michael Delar Morris, 76, faces 18 felony charges involving the alleged sexual assault of four boys between 1991 and 2000.
Damaged big rig full of scrap metal triggers San Jose power outage
A damaged semi-truck full of scrap metall triggered a power outage for thousands of people in San Jose Thursday. The truck, carrying about 78,000 pounds of scrap metal was at risk of rolling onto a power pole. PG&E proactively shut off power in the area.
A damaged semi-truck full of scrap metall triggered a power outage for thousands of people in San Jose Thursday. The truck, carrying about 78,000 pounds of scrap metal was at risk of rolling onto a power pole. PG&E proactively shut off power in the area.
This East Bay city is getting a popular ramen restaurant, further elevating its status as a dining destination
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.