For the first time in 35 years, gorillas have a home at the zoo. It's a big upgrade from the previous enclosure for the ...

San Francisco has lost an enduring symbol of the city’s uniqueness in Claude, who was one of the few albino alligators in the ...

Groups of school children and visitors were in awe of a small animal-inspired Cirque du Soleil performance at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens on Friday morning that was done to promote ...

The Lost Coast, California’s most undeveloped coastal region, begins just south of Eureka, offering wilderness experiences that feel impossibly remote in a state with 40 million residents. Community ...

The zoo has written a glowing love letter to the city of Oakland, in its new exhibit: The Future of Oakland. "The Tribune ...

Claude, the albino alligator, had been a widely loved star of San Francisco's California Academy, who captivated millions ...

Does it feel like home prices around you have reached absurd heights? It might not just be a feeling. The average price for a ...

Nestled along California’s magnificent northern coastline, Eureka stands as a Victorian wonderland where your dollar stretches further than your patience in LA traffic. The name itself—”Eureka!”—feels ...

Get in the know with the Chronicle's region-by-region guide to the best holiday light displays, illuminated events and ...

From Alcatraz’s rusty cell blocks to the panoramic Golden Gate, San Francisco is a city of cable-car charm and kaleidoscopic history.

Now through Jan. 4, the lights will illuminate the zoo’s pathways, turning on after sundown and remaining on until 9 p.m. This year, new festivities will feature the Enchanted Tree, Lights on the Lawn ...