Take a drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco and see all the best beaches and state parks along the famous Highway 1.

The iconic red letters of the Thrift Town sign have become something of a beacon for bargain hunters throughout Northern ...

Are you planning a Lassen Volcanic National Park itinerary? It was one of those moments when we realized, with ...

This is where research and writing intersect. A research road trip doesn’t have to break the bank. This isn’t a luxury vacation. You’re there for a specific purpose. 1) Make a plan; 2) Make a list; ...

Snow levels at this time of year help water managers determine how much water will be available through the dry season.

These are among the new titles released by Bay Area and Northern California writers, listed in alphabetical order by author names: "Foghorn: The Nearly True Story of a Small Publishing Empire" by ...

For many Bay Area residents, the first Sunday of every month is automatically reserved – it’s Alameda day, as much ritual as ...

Whangārei’s Zonta clubs need a new venue to make sure the 31st annual Zonta Great NZ Book Sale goes ahead in July this year. It’s been going for 30 years, but to get to its 31st, the Zonta ...

So, if immersing yourself in true crime stories makes you feel a little bit braver or a little bit more prepared, then have at it. From nonfiction books about shocking robberies and serial killers to ...

Northern Californians can breathe ... However, drought maps also reported parts Southern California are in extreme drought, boosting fire risk this spring. That’s after Southern California ...

With the release of its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps on Monday morning, California’s firefighting agency is showing just how much of the state is prone to wildfire ...

A fresh splash of crimson juts east of Chico like a fresh wound. With the release of its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps on Monday morning, California’s firefighting agency is ...