This year's Wildlife Conservation Network Expo in full swing at the Mission Bay Conference Center.
It’s a sunny, fall day in October and I am driving into San Francisco. I pass the colorful Love Parade floats revving up without a glance of longing. I p...
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The new "baboon exhibit" is officially open at the Oakland Zoo.
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Mario Chiodo, Prescott-Oakland Point sculptor, presented the final sculpting of the Maya Angelou and Ruby Bridges section of the “Remember Them: Champions for Humanity monument” honoring 25 inspirational humanitarians to a room full of supporters and c...
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Did you catch the news? Another wayward sea lion appeared next to the Nimitz Freeway this morning. The sea lion was hurt, and swam away from the San Francisco Bay for a little rest and relaxation.
Fortunately this creature will likely be fine, and is...
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If you read yesterday’s post, or really, any news anywhere yesterday or today, you’re already aware that AC Transit is planning on reducing bus service by 15 percent due to budget problems. That sounds pretty staggering, but what does it mean? Are they...
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After more than a decade of planning, designing, winning city approval, fundraising and working to mitigate neighbors' concerns, the Oakland Zoo is finally ready to release its major expansion project into the wild, with construction scheduled to start...
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Last night's City Council meeting was full of fireworks. It was not, however, full of progress. On the two most controversial items on the agenda, the Council decided to just not do anything, at least for now. But just in case you had something else so...
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I just saw this: Subject: City's Hotel Tax (Transient Occupancy Tax) - Ballot Measure From: Councilmember Jean Quan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Submitting, On The Council's Own Motion, To The Electors At A June 2, 2009 Special Election, A Propos...
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