Sheryl Kaskowitz

In its heyday, Union Square was a holiday destination, with crowds lining up to see the festive window displays in its department stores. Today’s news about Union Square is decidedly less cheerful, with reports of robberies and increasingly empty storefronts. But even if its future is uncertain, one tradition is still with us—the SPCA’s holiday windows at Macy’s.

When the fog stays away, the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers hold public City Star Parties once a month. They’re part of a longer history of sidewalk astronomy in the Bay Area.

As breaking makes its Olympic debut, Bay Area breakers offer tips for first-time viewers and share their thoughts about its appearance on the global stage.

A thriving network of neighborhood choirs in San Francisco started out as a study of the health benefits of group singing for older adults.

On April 20th, thousands gathered to take their final ride on BART’s legacy fleet. Most cars will be scrapped and recycled, but a few will become something new.

The anniversary of the 1906 earthquake on April 18 has San Francisco city officials thinking about preparedness. During this Earthquake Awareness Week, the city has announced new measures to be ready when “the big one” hits.

In its heyday, West Oakland’s Seventh Street was the hub of a thriving Black neighborhood. Today, there’s a move to revive it through one of its most iconic nightclubs.

After months of speculation, San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin has confirmed that he will join the race for mayor, with a formal announcement to come at a rally on Saturday.

The new minor league Oakland Ballers are offering a literal “Plan B,” for local baseball fans, announcing that they will launch their season this spring in a historic ballpark in West Oakland.

A community in Berkeley finds joy and connection through group improvisation, continuing the tradition of Circlesinging started by the legendary Bobby McFerrin more than 30 years ago.