San Francisco Will Allow Alcoholic Drinks To-Go In Part Of The Castro During Certain Events

In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.

San Francisco Restaurant Week Newcomer Bettola Serves Up Italian Cuisine

Despite concerns about tariffs and the economy, many restaurants in San Francisco were packed as the city celebrates restaurant week.

Fillmore Jazz Festival Back On For 2025 After Receiving Pledges Of Support

Organizers are keeping an eye toward the future by launching the Fillmore Jazz Festival Preservation Fund and asking the public for help.

Palace Hotel To Host Easter Brunch In Iconic Garden Court

The San Francisco landmark celebrates 150 years with a festive holiday buffet.

'St. Stupid's Day' Parade Coming To SF April 1st

St. Stupid's Day has celebrated April Fool's Day in San Francisco with silly costumes since 1979.

San Francisco Moscone Center Hosting Game Developers Conference

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is in full swing this year at the Moscone Center, attracting an estimated 30,000 attendees.

San Francisco Music Week Creates Opportunity To Connect With Cultural Scene

La Doña's roots run deep in the Bay Area's vibrant cultural scene, which she describes as unique.

San Francisco's Noise Pop Festival Adds St. Vincent, Ben Gibbard And More To 2025 Edition

The festival has grown to eleven days of music, film and art featuring some of the most respected names in independent music.

Bay Area Fishermen, Restaurants Excited For Start Of Dungeness Crab Season

The start of the season also means Jonathan Tin and other fishermen will soon get that long-awaited paycheck.

Giant Menorah Fully Lit In Union Square

Wednesday was the final night of Hanukkah.

San Francisco Noe Valley Merchants See Boost In 2024 Holiday Season

Local business owners said they saw a boost in sales this holiday season compared to this time last year.

San Francisco Residents, Visitors Feel The Holiday Cheer At Events Throughout The City

Rabbi Langer and community members kicked off the 49th menorah lighting ceremony at Union Square Wednesday evening.

World Tree Of Hope Decorated With Nearly 20,000 Origami Cranes In Downtown San Francisco

"There's so many cranes it looks like it's snow flocked. That's what's so amazing," said Linda Mihara, the tree's head designer.

Meals On Wheels San Francisco Prepares Thanksgiving Meals For Seniors

Thousands of home bound seniors will receive festive meals and cards.

San Francisco Resident Thankful For Shelter, Food On The Table

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

Palisades Tahoe Hints At A Promising Ski Season: "Stoked For Opening Day"

Recent video released by Palisades Tahoe shows a blanket of snow covering Olympic Village.

How To Watch The San Francisco Fleet Week Parade Of Ships

CBS News Bay Area is providing live coverage on air and online of the San Francisco Fleet Week Parade of Ships Friday morning.

Boo At The Zoo, Harvest Hollow Hay Maze Return For Halloween

A two-day spooktacular is on the docket for the last weekend of the month at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens.

San Francisco Marks UN International Day Of Peace With Civic Center Plaza Gathering

Established in 1981, the recognition has grown into a global observance, drawing attention to the ongoing need for peace across nations.

San Francisco Set To Launch California's First "Entertainment Zone" With Oktoberfest Event

The city hopes to increase foot traffic and enhance the overall experience in the area.

Stern Grove Hosts Big Picnic Weekend Fundraiser With Chaka Khan, Sylvan Esso And More

This year's 87th Stern Grove Festival hosted a fantastic line-up of performers.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks In San Francisco Bay Area

Patch has your guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts and other celebrations in and around the SF Bay Area.

July 4th Fireworks 2024 In San Francisco Bay Area

Patch has your guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts and other celebrations in and around the SF Bay Area.

Block Party In San Francisco Castro District Kicks Off Frameline48 Film Festival

The block party on Castro Street, stretching between Market and 18th Street, offered a variety of activities from 7 p.m. to 10 pm.

San Francisco Carnaval To Honor And Celebrate Indigenous Cultures This Year

As Carnaval 2024 approaches, the Mission district community is celebrating this year's theme "Honoring Your Indigenous Roots."

Multiple Earth Day Events To Be Held Across The Bay Area

An estimated 30 million people showed up and demonstrated to celebrate and raise concerns over clean air, land, and water.

When Is The Next Total Solar Eclipse In The U.S. After Today? See The Paths For The 2044 And 2045 Events

Viewers in what's called "the path of totality" will see the moon completely block the sun.

When The 2024 Solar Eclipse Starts, Peaks And Ends In The San Francisco Bay Area

Between 31% and 35% of the sun will be blocked by the moon's movement across the face of the sun throughout the Bay area.

San Francisco Seeing An Upswing In Tourism After Hosting Large Events

San Francisco's iconic Pier 39 is abuzz with activity as tourists from around the world flock to explore the vibrant Embarcadero corridor.

What Is Pi Day? Things To Know About The Holiday Celebrating An Iconic Mathematical Symbol

It's actually a ratio, denoting the relationship between the circumference and the diameter of a circle.

Corpse Flower At California Academy Of Sciences Blooms; Expected To Last Only A Few Days

Visitors will need to make their way over to the Osher Rainforest soon as the bloom only lasts about one to three days.

High Flower Prices Affecting Shops, Customers This Valentine's Day

"It never goes down; it always goes up," said Shamskhou. "Ever since COVID, flowers have been just more and more expensive."

Super Bowl Opening Night: Media Extravaganza In Las Vegas Could Be The Wildest One Yet

The event is open to fans who purchased tickets, and it will be the first and only public appearance this week for every player and coach.

Fishing Crews Head To Sea As Delayed Dungeness Crab Season Opens

"We started rigging the gear in October. We're really excited to see what's in these crab pots," Tin said.

SF Bay Area Restaurants Open For NYE & New Year's Day Dining 2023-24

Time to wrap up '23 & ring in '24! See what's on holiday menus at San Francisco Bay Area eateries for brunch, dinner & takeout.

SF Bay Area Weekend: NYE Fireworks; Noon & New Year's Eve Celebrations

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 30-31, in the San Francisco Bay Area? Patch has you covered.

Winter Walk In S.F. Union Square Draws Thousands After 5-Year Hiatus

Shoppers also browsed the indoor Sunset Mercantile holiday marketplace, which showcased dozens of local vendors.

Skate Jam Coming To UN Plaza Saturday

There will be a competition open to all ages and ability levels, with cash prizes of up to $500 and giveaways.

SF Bay Weekend: Holiday-Light Shows Galore; 'Nutcrackers' Abound

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 16-17, in the San Francisco Bay Area? Patch has you covered.

SF Bay Area Holidays: Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2023

See Santa stops, menorah lightings, Christmas concerts, lights extravaganzas, Nutcrackers & more festivities through San Francisco Bay Area.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.