A relative ”deal” on a one-bedroom apartment in ridiculously expensive San Francisco has been unearthed – and it’s soul crushing. The latest analysis from Zumper found rents in the city have skyrocketed 22.9% year over year, fueled by a limited supply and an AI boom that’s driving up salaries. That means a one-bedroom in the … Read more
The North Face made billions. Berkeley lost its last store. The outdoor retailer has quietly shuttered its final location in the California city that helped transform the once-small brand into a global powerhouse estimated by analysts to be worth more than $10 billion. The longtime Fifth Street outlet permanently closed on July 12, ending The … Read more
California households shell out an average of $2,838 a month on recurring bills — a staggering $34,056 a year — making it the second-most expensive state in America for household expenses, according to a 2024 snapshot of bill-paying data. Only notoriously pricey Hawaii topped California, with households in the Aloha State coughing up an average … Read more
Cyclists are cheering as they can finally bike through the white-knuckle road segment through Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County. The Easy Grade Trail, a 0.6 mile section, is now part of the Ridge Trail network, creating a safer trail experience through the scenic landscapes of Mt. Tam, as it’s known to locals. For … Read more
Californians looking for a stunning destination to swim might want to consider Lake Anza. It’s about 200 miles away in San Francisco’s East Bay region, and known for its redwoods, oaks and other trees that provide a relaxing, hidden environment. Plus, unlike Lake Tahoe, which receives around 15 million visitors in a given year on average, … Read more
Several restaurants in Northern California have decided the best way to reel in new guests for a dining experience is to let them pay what they can for their meals. Michelin-starred restaurants like Merchant Roots and Bombero in the Bay Area are telling guests to eat what they want and pay whatever they can for … Read more
Wherever Steph Curry goes in the San Francisco area, people are sure to follow. Curry was spotted by a large group of Golden State Warriors fans at a Costco in South San Francisco, near the San Francisco Airport, to promote his new whiskey brand, Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. As Curry walked past the … Read more
Southern California-based Hasan Piker, the communist darling of left-wing livestreaming, resorted to gay insults Tuesday night after being upset his “friend” lost to a gay state senator. That friend, San Francisco congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti, was completely bombed out of Tuesday’s primary race to succeed former Speaker Nancy Pelosi despite spending $10 million of his own … Read more
Bay Area shoppers will have to get their food elsewhere after a Target store in San Jose had its grocery section closed due to a rat infestation. The shop near North Capitol Avenue and McKee Road was shut down by health inspectors after rodent droppings and opened bags of food were found in the store’s … Read more
Blue moon, you saw me staring alone. Californians were treated to a celestial spectacle this weekend as a rare blue moon rose dramatically over the Golden State, painting the sky in mesmerizing orange hues. A breathtaking time-lapse captured by many moon gazers, including Shreenivasan Manievannan on Instagram, shows the moon climbing above San Francisco’s Bay … Read more
As millions of soccer fans prepare to descend on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new network of LGBTQ-friendly “Pride Houses” is launching across all 16 host cities. The initiative, called Pride House United 2026, will establish dedicated gathering spaces for LGBTQ fans and athletes throughout the 39-day tournament. A USA fan … Read more