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Can $6 Gas Get Californians Back on the Train?

Ridership is ticking up in L.A. and the Bay Area, but experts aren’t yet convinced high prices will drive lasting change.

San Francisco ranks top in the U.S. for desserts. Here's where to go.

A new Betway study ranks San Francisco fourth for desserts as viral bakeries and iconic sweets keep the Bay Area a top ...

Appreciation: Michael Tilson Thomas embodied and amplified the L.A. musical sensibility

As conductor, pianist, composer and personality, Michael Tilson Thomas was an embodiment of the L.A. musical sensibility.

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts committing to Kyle Tucker lineup change

After moving Kyle Tucker down the lineup, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has now confirmed he is committing to the change.

‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: April 24-26, 2026

Bay City Beat is hosted by longtime journalist Leslie Katz and showcases a unique listing of weekend arts and cultural events ...

Lewis Capaldi returns to touring with a Bay Area stop. Here's where to see him

Scottish pop singer Lewis Capaldi brings his North American tour to Berkeley to perform hits and new music at the Greek ...

'American Gladiators' host The Miz wants to challenge Travis & Jason Kelce in the arena

Look out Kelce brothers, The Miz is coming for you!The host of the new “American Gladiators” on Prime Video would love to get ...

You don’t need a visa to experience the S.F. International Arts Festival

Don’t get Andrew Wood started on the travails of obtaining visas for foreign artists. The voluble Englishman is the founder ...

Royals stadium plan sparks condo bidding wars near Crown Center

People living in condos around Crown Center are waking up to a major real estate shift following the Kansas City Royals’ ...

Giants Call Out Dalton Rushing, Dodgers Take Issue With Logan Webb as Tempers Flare

Tempers are flaring between the rival Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, with Dalton Rushing at the center of it ...

New entertainment zone likely coming to Walnut Creek

A draft plan envisions a zone bound by North California Boulevard, Civic Drive, North Broadway and Mt. Diablo Boulevard.

San Diego guts arts funding to balance budget as California cities make deep spending cuts

San Diego is slashing funding for arts, libraries and recreation centers, as it stares down a $146 million budget deficit that’s forcing unpopular spending cuts.

Washington Sign’s San Francisco Transfer Guard Ryan Beasley

Washington has announced the Huskies' latest addition through the transfer portal, inking veteran guard Ryan Beasley from San ...

2026 California Primary: 7th Congressional District: New district, new challengers for Matsui

Sacramento, is running for the newly drawn Congressional District 7 seat and will face a crowded field that includes Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang; Sacramento ...

Supervisor Alan Wong has $540K backing District 4 campaign, much from Lurie’s wealthy allies

District 4 supervisor Alan Wong is benefitting heavily from third-party spending in his bid to retain his appointed District ...

Rafael Devers is reportedly dodging SF Giants reporters amid brutal slump

During a rough start to his 2026 season, San Francisco Giants star Rafael Devers has reportedly been dodging the beat ...

Threat of California’s native tree loss is greater than current estimates

New study finds that many of the state’s valuable and most recognizable trees could decline sooner than expected because ...

USF Graduate Students Co-Author Study, Land Jobs

A graduate student in economics at USF, Cosgrove contacted economics Professor Bruce Wydick and asked to get involved in his ...

Stephen Zunes: How Hawkish Democrats, from Schumer to Harris, Paved the Way for War with Iran

On 'Democracy Now!' Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and director of Middle Eastern studies at the University of San ...

Under the Stars: OM Records announces 30-year Embarcadero blast

Plus: Shabazz Palaces hit the parsecs, Hollie Cook wows in dub, Jeff Parker bounces back, Altın Gün pays tribute, more music ...

Miami Dolphins trade up to select San Diego State's Chris Johnson in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins traded with the San Francisco 49ers to move up to the No. 27 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting defensive back Chris Johnson from San Diego State.

The Stanford Freshmen Who Want to Rule the World

W hen I was a freshman at Stanford University, I learned to shotgun a beer from a guy in a frat. Soon after, he dropped out ...

Michael Tilson Thomas, famed conductor and scion of Yiddish theater, dies at 81

One year ago, Michael Tilson Thomas lifted his baton to conduct a concert in San Francisco that he said would be his last.