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Amazing Photos of Last Night's Full MoonAmazing Photos of Last Night’s Full Moon
By - posted 7/24/2021
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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...

1888 Oakland Victorian Could Be Yours Free... With a Big Catch1888 Oakland Victorian Could Be Yours Free… With a Big Catch
By - posted 7/16/2021
Freebies, Housing, Oakland, Wow

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...

Great White Shark Attack Closes Beach Near SFGreat White Shark Attack Closes Beach Near SF
By - posted 6/27/2021
Parks & Beaches, Wow

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 Comic Kabir Singh Slays on America's Got TalentBay Area Comic Kabir Singh Slays on America’s Got Talent
By - posted 6/17/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Support the Bay, Wow

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...

1,000+ Rare Snakes Found at SFO Property1,000+ Rare Snakes Found at SFO Property
By - posted 6/16/2021
Only in San Francisco, Wow

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...

Excessive Heat Warning for Much of the Bay Area (Wed - Fri)Excessive Heat Warning for Much of the Bay Area (Wed – Fri)
By - posted 6/15/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Wow

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...

Solo Kayaker Trying for Hawaii Rescued 70 Miles West of Santa CruzSolo Kayaker Trying for Hawaii Rescued 70 Miles West of Santa Cruz
By - posted 6/7/2021
Uplifting, Wow

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...

Wow! Sand Dunes Just Took Over SF's Great HighwayWow! Sand Dunes Just Took Over SF’s Great Highway
By - posted 6/3/2021
Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, Wow

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...

20 Pilots Flew Vintage Planes over The Bay for Memorial Day20 Pilots Flew Vintage Planes over The Bay for Memorial Day
By - posted 5/31/2021
Celebrations, Wow

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...

Check Out SF's Breathtaking Hilltop Circus ActsCheck Out SF’s Breathtaking Hilltop Circus Acts
By - posted 5/29/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Only in San Francisco, Wow

A new creative pop-up circus has been delighting spectators around San Francisco. As part of San Francisco’s “Circus Pop-Ups” featuring a series of unique performances in unusual locations, witness Thai Lam’s breathtaking aerial performance at Bernal Heights this Sunday, May 30 at 1:15, 2:00, and 2:45 pm. Thai Lam is a Bay more...

Awesome Bay Area Photos of Today's "Super Blood Moon"Awesome Bay Area Photos of Today’s “Super Blood Moon”
By - posted 5/26/2021
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The Super Flower Blood Moon seen in the sky from the Bay Area early Wednesday was a rare astronomical trifecta: a full moon, a total lunar eclipse and a supermoon. Every full moon is has a name based on historical observations. Traditionally, people see more flowers blooming in May, thus more...

Rare Super "Blood Moon" Total Lunar Eclipse Over SFRare Super “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Over SF
By - posted 5/25/2021
Outdoorsy, Wow

Thanks to SFGate for sharing the details about May’s super moon on May 26, 2021. This super moon is extra special because it’s the first “Blood Moon” or total lunar eclipse of the moon in more than two years. The last lunar eclipse was January 20, 2019. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the more...

Car Submerged in the Bay at Marina GreenCar Submerged in the Bay at Marina Green
By - posted 5/24/2021
Bay Area Updates, Wow

A car had to be rescued out of the Bay at Marina Green over the weekend. Thankfully, no one was injured. Thanks to SF Fire Department and TravelLyfe1 for haring the crazy photos of the car submerged in the water.

Mountain Lion Removed from Tree in SF's Bernal HeightsMountain Lion Removed from Tree in SF’s Bernal Heights
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Wow

A mountain lion that apparently walked the streets of the city for at least the last two days and was spotted in a tree Wednesday night has been tranquilized and safely removed from the area. California Fish and Wildlife officers responded to Santa Marina Street near Mission Street and shot the more...

POSTPONED / SF's Regal Grand Opening: $3 Movies (May 21-26)POSTPONED / SF’s Regal Grand Opening: $3 Movies (May 21-26)
By - posted 5/18/2021
Brand New, Deals, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow

Update 5/21 at 8:37am GRAND OPENING DELAYED at REGAL STONESTOWN GALLERIA SCREENX, 4DX & RPX Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the official opening scheduled for today, Friday, May 21, of the Regal Stonestown Galleria has been postponed. We look forward to officially opening the doors in the more...