Bay Area Local Picks

Step into San Jose's historic Rose Garden creative hub for a free weekend of direct artist access.

• Nov 14-15, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.: Explore 30 working...

Craft and Fire's long-vacant Lafayette space behind Whole Foods is nearly ready, with wood-and-copper interiors, railroad-spike tap handles, a...

Voters worried about stolen Daly City ballots should act quickly.

• Track your ballot status via the free “Where’s My Ballot” service at...

Get free one-on-one financial counseling from certified planners at the San Francisco Public Library's annual event — open to everyone, no library...

San Francisco events push forward this week, undeterred by cloudy weather.

• Monday: Free talk on post-protest novel at Main Library, 2-4 p.m.
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Muffin Lab pops up at Brix Factory Brewing in Oakland on Oct. 22 with its nationally recognized English muffins and sandwiches, perfect paired with a cold brew. Grab a pack to take home for later cravings.

• Today: Final hot day with 80s-90s inland, clear skies across the region
• Monday onward: Much cooler temperatures arriving, rain possible...

Cooler temperatures and higher rain chances could shape Northern California Halloween week, including Bay Area outdoor events. NOAA's broad Oct. 25–31...

All southbound lanes and one northbound lane on Highway 101 at Hospital Curve in San Francisco are closed through Monday morning for rehab work. Check live traffic apps before traveling.

Planning a trip to Ohlone Wilderness? Key details for locals:

• Trail permit: $2/person/year ($4 by mail)
• Parking & access: Del Valle Regional...

Oakland renamed Broadway between 14th and 17th streets Black Panther Party Boulevard for the group's 60th anniversary.

• The strip hosted newspaper...

Three practical upcoming events from the calendar, all requiring registration:

• Conversation and music with Gazan-American author Ahmed Fouad...

• Healthy food access: After decades without local options, the new store could end reliance on processed foods for walking residents
• Community...

Oakland's Bombera has postponed its two-night Japanese onigiri collaboration with Tokyo's Hogure Onigiri after guest chef Eiji Hashimoto was held...

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley puts its spin on Bram Stoker's classic Dracula at Mountain View's Center for the Arts through Halloween weekend. Actor...

The Haunt returns to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts as a standout Halloween outing for locals craving more than jump scares. An artist-built...

• The San Quentin Film Festival returns Oct 22–23 as the first film event ever held inside a U.S. prison, hosting nearly 800 guests split evenly...

Plan your Saturday around the inaugural Market Street Arts & Theater Festival with these practical details.

• Festival hub at Saluhall (945 Market)...

Linea Caffe opens its third San Francisco location at 3690 18th St. right by Dolores Park, offering a neighborhood coffee stop during soft opening....

Caltrain finished shoring up San Francisquito Creek banks ahead of schedule, strengthening support for both the heavily used railroad bridge and the...