Fisherman's Wharf facelift plans means Alioto's gets bulldozed
The San Francisco Port Commission officially received the Port's proposal to remake the very heart of Fisherman's Wharf into a more viable and attractive center of the world-famous tourist site. It involves bulldozing one famous restaurant, possibly rehabbing tow others, creating a new pedestrian plaza and making historic fishing boats the centerpiece.
Sonoma Valley wineries offer $15 tasting special
Wine lovers are being wooed to Sonoma County with a special $15 wine-tasting promotion. The deal involves dozens of wineries, including some big name wine makers.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Bed-and-breakfast on small East Bay island hiring two innkeepers
An East Bay island home to a small inn and lighthouse dating back to 1874 is hiring two innkeepers.
These Bay Area resorts were named among America's “most haunted hotels"
Just in time for the season of spooky ghosts and phantoms, a new list is out identifying America’s “most haunted hotels," and two historic Bay Area resorts are among those receiving the eerie distinction.
San Francisco launches free event series to revitalize downtown
In another way to revitalize downtown San Francisco as a 24/7 neighborhood, the city is launching “Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza," an event series packed with activities for the public to enjoy at no cost.
San Francisco's marathon is good for the city's reputation worldwide
Due to cooler weather, the San Francisco Marathon, half-marathon, and three other associated running events are a magnet for serious runners from all over the Bay, the West, and the world.
Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again
Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years.
Powell Street upgrade includes dramatic lighting, wider sidewalks
Powell Street is one of San Francisco's most recognized thoroughfares.
San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay to get new leadership after scandal
The Aquarium of the Bay, a fixture on San Francisco's Pier 39 for almost three decades, finds itself in a financial mess due to a scandal embroiling its now-departed CEO who served for almost a decade.
Free harbor boat tours at Port of Oakland starting Friday
The shimmer of sun on the water at the Port of Oakland is one of the Bay Area's most striking views, and members of the public can enjoy it from a unique vantage point via free harbor boat tours starting Friday.
Sea lions help Fisherman's Wharf post-pandemic economy
Mother Nature made humanity possible. Now, some of her furry children are making it possible for crowds of tourists to a major tourist attraction to revive itself from the post-pandemic.
San Francisco hotel workers and janitors march on May Day for better pay, healthcare
Hotel workers and janitors marched through the streets of San Francisco on May 1, as part of an annual demonstration happening in multiple US cities, demanding higher wages and better health care benefits.
SF Mayor moves to keep giant Ferris wheel at Fisherman's Wharf another 18 months
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is seeking to extend the stay of a popular new attraction to the city’s waterfront.
Snowstorm will bring good money to Tahoe
This past weekend's big snowstorm had a big impact on the snow pack and will also impact the Tahoe ski resorts' bottom line.
Black nurses conference moves from Florida to San Francisco in 2024
The National Black Nurses Association announced it would be moving its annual conference from Florida to right here in the Bay Area; officials with the organization say it's a result of anti-Black legislation that has recently been passed in Florida.
SF's Fairmont Hotel among top 3 best hotels to visit during holidays
San Francisco's own Fairmont Hotel is in the running to be the best hotel in the country to visit during the holidays.
Part of West Maui to reopen soon
Portions of West Maui are set to reopen Sunday, two months after a deadly fire nearly destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.
Dreamforce begins this week, SF at risk of losing conference due to homelessness, drug-use
Dreamforce is back at the Moscone Center this week. The big Salesforce conference brings 40,000 people to San Francisco. But Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the San Francisco Chronicle this could be the last time the conference is held in the city if it's impacted by the city's growing homeless population or problems surrounding open-air drug use.
Tourists shot dead after riding jet skis across unfriendly country's sea border
Algeria's coast guard fired on the tourists who broached territorial waters from Morocco.