Not many California downtowns feature an idle F-4 Phantom supersonic jet tilted on a cement perch, but that’s exactly how the east end of main street in Lancaster begins. The jet is in Boeing Plaza, at the mouth of a central boulevard in the Southern California city. From there, the road diverts into two slow … Read more
Batman: The Ride is a 2019 addition to the coasters and thrill rides at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom As one of Northern California’s largest theme parks, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif., has been thrilling families for decades. While known for heart-pounding roller coasters, the park also features … Read more
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels runs the bases against the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 9, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images The San Francisco Giants could have more than half of their roster next season make more than two-way phenom, and reported Dodgers signee, Shohei Ohtani in 2024. The race for … Read more
The 49ers have looked like the NFL’s best team in the past month, but they’ll still take every break they can get in an NFC West rematch with the Seattle Seahawks. They’re getting a big one on Sunday, as Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was ruled out with a groin injury. Smith tweaked his groin in a … Read more
But how long will the reset last? As the systemic divisions underlying US-China relations remain unresolved, people have reason to wonder. For example, Biden stressed that both countries should manage their competition responsibly to prevent it from veering into conflict while Xi wondered aloud “are we adversaries or partners?”. Few would expect the diplomacy between … Read more
Founded in 1949, House of Prime Rib is a San Francisco institution that’s attracted sports legends and local political figures for decades. Patricia Chang/Special to SFGATE Even though I’ve heard many stories about it, in person, the House of Prime Rib doesn’t feel like a restaurant — it feels like another world entirely. Inside, the lux steakhouse is … Read more
Though it’s not very often that you hear about a positive “surprise turn of events” in the Bay Area’s post-pandemic restaurant scene, one classic outpost in the Mission District is slated to challenge the status quo and rise from the dead. Rosamunde Sausage Grill, a decades-old German sausage house in San Francisco, originally planned on … Read more
Aerial view of Barcelona downtown with a view of the Salesforce Tower’s twin: Torre Glòries. Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images Bay Area residents will get a new option for nonstop flights to one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations next year when United Airlines introduces service between San Francisco International and Barcelona, Spain. The airline … Read more
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry seen here playing the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 2, 2023, recently had an international student trespass at his Atherton home, the San Mateo County district attorney said. Meg Oliphant/Getty Images An international student accused of walking through the front door of Steph Curry’s Atherton house while his nanny … Read more
At the top of 24th Street on a blustery corner in San Francisco’s Noe Valley sits a quintessential neighborhood restaurant. The deep blue facade has a maroon trim that blends into the early winter night; Firefly’s warmly lit, cozy interior makes you feel like you’re going to a friend’s house for dinner — except the food … Read more
