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Thanks to SFist for sharing the news that the largest animals on the planet have been seen swimming in Monterey Bay this week. The whale watching tour boat company, Monterey Bay Whale Watch, has seen more than a dozen blue whales out on one recent tour, in addition to two blue more...
Last week, a vehicle caught fire on the Bay Bridge, shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, prompting the closure of all westbound lanes just west of Treasure Island. According to CHP Officer Mark Andrews, the vehicle that caught fire contained five occupants, although none were injured. The closure caused more...
After the Oakland A’s take on the New York Yankees, fans will be invited to sit on the outfield grass to enjoy the dazzling sky high Star Wars Light Show on August 27, 2021. See an MLB first. Sit on the field and take in a dazzling light show as 200 more...
Get out in the open, away from city lights to see the annual Perseids Meteor Shower, the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. The annual Perseids meteor shower is the glittery result of Earth passing through debris left behind by a comet, so typically you should more...
Thanks to photographer Stu Berman for capturing and sharing this spectacular sunset over the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, August 3. The beautiful sky resembled purple, pink and orange cotton candy. Did you see it? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stu Berman 📷 San Francisco (@stuinsf)
Yes, the color of the water looks a little unnatural, but this low angle photo has to be one of the coolest satellite shots we’ve seen of the Bay Area ever. @dailyoverview shared this image of the Bay yesterday and it’s already racked up 60,000+ likes on Instagram You can marvel at more...
That moon last night was amazing! The “buck moon” looked especially orange thanks to the smoke from wildfires. After scouring Instagram, our favorite photo by far was by photographer Vincent James who took this shot in Oakland. The photo was perfectly placed with the moon right underneath one of Oakland’s cranes more...
Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a 133 year old Victorian home in Oakland could be yours for free. But there’s a very big (and expensive) catch. The historic home at 2428 Chestnut Street, built around 1888, is being given away for free, provided you have both the more...
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said on Twitter that Grey Whale Cove State Beach south of Pacifica is closed following an attack by a Great White Shark between 6 feet and 8 feet long on Saturday morning. UPDATE: The swimmer has since been released from the hospital. Watch drone footage more...
Bay Area comedian Kabir Singh, who hails from Fremont, CA, is on this season’s of America’s Got Talent. Check out his hilarious audition below, where he got a standing ovation from judges. Judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell all voted “Yes”, sending him to the next round of season 16 more...
Thanks to KTVU for letting us know the slithery news that a recent study counted approximately 1,300 snakes on a San Francisco Airport property just across the highway from the terminal. But don’t worry… this is a good thing. SFO is considered to have the largest population of the endangered San Francisco more...
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and an excessive heat warning Monday night for much of the Bay Area beginning Wednesday, with temperatures expected in the 90s and 100s. The heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday through 9 p.m. Friday for the North Bay interior valleys, more...
By Lisa Hix, Bay City News Service The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the kayaker who was attempting to make a solo voyage to Hawaii early Sunday morning about 70 miles west of Santa Cruz, officials stated in a release. Coast Guard rescues kayaker 70 miles west of Santa Cruz Cyril Derreumaux, a Bay more...
Mother Nature took over and reclaimed her land earlier this week. Ocean Beach’s sand dunes blew over and covered San Francisco’s Great Highway earlier this week. Thankfully, SF Public Works was able to swiftly clear up the sand and clear the way for people to enjoy biking, walking, rolling, and strolling more...
By Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation Northern California aviation fans were treated Sunday to Memorial Day weekend flyovers by the Memorial Squadron USA, a nonprofit group of about 20 pilots flying vintage aircraft used for events commemorating members of the U.S. military, living and deceased. Taking off from the Livermore Municipal more...