Take a trip up California's scenic railways to experience the awe-inspiring and towering redwoods and then swing by the ...

Here’s where to find the holiday spectacles that make the season shine — from Filoli and the Oakland Zoo to homes and ...

Get in the know with the Chronicle's region-by-region guide to the best holiday light displays, illuminated events and ...

The World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is held the Monday before Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival weekend. Courtesy Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. October means 31 days of fall ...

Students of the Mountain View Buddhist Temple Taiko program perform at the temple’s Obon Festival on July 20, 2024. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. Summer is in full swing in the Bay Area, and there are ...

Six Chronicle-ranked basketball teams will play each night at the Pinvole Valley Tip-Off Showcase, including one newly recognized and ranked nationally. Plus NorCal Tip-Off Classic matchups and more.

Thirty years since it first launched, the beloved L.A. club's most popular acts come together for a rockin' reunion show ...

Nestled along California’s magnificent northern coastline, Eureka stands as a Victorian wonderland where your dollar stretches further than your patience in LA traffic. The name itself—”Eureka!”—feels ...

Fortuna, known as “The Friendly City,” sits in the beautiful Eel River Valley of Humboldt County. This charming small town offers affordable living with easy access to redwood forests and the Pacific ...

Explore iconic California restaurants serving delicious meals at great prices, offering flavors and experiences locals can’t ...

The best conversations don't come from trying to impress people; they come from actually being curious about something unusual.

Northern California already has plenty of sights that are popular with tourists, but if you're looking for something a little ...