Lunar time standard key to NASA's new manned moon mission
NASA in 2024 is once again readying new missions to the moon and Einstein's theory of relativity is influencing the plans in a surprising way.
Memorial Day weekend traveling off to a record-breaking start
With Memorial Day Weekend underway, the start of the summer travel season is underway – and it's off to a busy start on the roads and in the sky.
San Francisco Bay to Breakers returns for its 113th year
On Sunday, tens of thousands took part in the 113th Bay to Breakers footrace and fun run through San Francisco.
S.F. exhibition spotlights legacy of Bay Area artist, puppeteer Ralph Chessé
The San Francisco Public Library is hosting an exhibition to highlight the prolific yet little-known Bay Area artist Ralph Chessé.
San Jose's downtown revitalization faring better than San Francisco, Oakland
As post-pandemic downtown recoveries continue, the Bay Area's three major cities are experiencing two realities at the same time.
Hybrid work model means Oakland's downtown recovery has been night and day
Bay Area cities that are still struggling to recover continue to try and find ways to get people into downtown areas during the day, as the permanence of hybrid work remains a major challenge.
Downtown San Francisco night life recovery outpacing daytime activity, data shows
Since the pandemic, cities across the country have had to get creative in finding ways to get people back into downtown areas. With hybrid work becoming the norm and no longer a band-aid, that remains a struggle during the daytime for downtown San Francisco.
Bay Area astronomers delighted by northern lights spectacle over California
Along with thousands of laypeople, astronomers around the Bay Area were amazed and awestruck by the rare sight of the aurora borealis so far south of the Arctic.
Bay Bridge lights to return with almost double the number of lights
For ten years, the Bay Bridge lights brought a sparkle to San Francisco's skyline and a project is in the works to bring an improved version back.
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure to get a jump-start in California
With more Californians switching to electric vehicles, some drivers say the infrastructure needs are changing substantially.
San Quentin inmates send off puppies they raised to become service dogs alongside crowd
San Quentin inmates said raising puppies to become service dogs gave them an avenue to do good and has helped change their lives.
Lafayette officially adopts land acknowledgement statement
It's becoming more of a common concept to see land acknowledgment statements adopted at universities, schools, and public buildings, but one East Bay city is taking it a step further.
Temporary closure of Seton Medical Center Coastside ER draws scrutiny
The decision to temporarily close the only emergency room along the San Mateo County coast is drawing heavy scrutiny.
Bay Area chef mourns friend killed on Gaza food aid mission
A Bay Area chef and relief worker remembers Damian Sobol, one of seven World Central Kitchen civilians killed in a recent Israeli airstrike.
Brisbane woman hopes to bring back starry sky by reducing light pollution
A Brisbane woman led an effort to reduce light pollution in her city after noticing something was amiss in the night sky.