The City of Lafayette is waving the white flag over a zoning lawsuit from a housing advocacy group. The East Bay city settled a lawsuit from Housing Action Coalition which alleged the city did not ...

The new park at Hunters View, a privately owned public space, offers a direct sight line to downtown Oakland and Mount Diablo ...

From Point Reyes to Mount Diablo, California's scenic destinations are often hours apart. San Francisco artist Claire Lau bridges the distance in "Vibrant Earth," her show of plein air paintings ...

A surge of cooler air moving up from the Central Coast will bring lower temperatures to much of the Bay Area. But the heat ...

The Symphony Exposed, a four-part classical music lecture series led by instructor Scott Foglesong, at new locations in Lafayette and San Ramon.

The Bay Area’s beautiful city-owned pools offer affordable access to swimming, fitness and other fun, making them true ...

Today’s successful suburban downtowns rely on a mix of ingredients that make them places people want to spend time in.

The Verna Dunshee Trail and Plank Trail at Mount Tamalpais East Peak in Mill Valley offer views so spectacular, you’ll wonder ...

Washington proves budget trips can still feel incredible with affordable waterfalls, overlooks, trails, beaches, and historic ...

America’s fallen heroes will be remembered Monday, May 25, at Memorial Day events throughout the Bay Area. Here’s a sampling of major ceremonies; for others, check local cemeteries and city parks.

From cookouts and outdoor festivals to storytelling, history and music, here are several events to celebrate Juneteenth ...