Laila Weir

From a literary estate to a seal colony, and from the canopy of the redwoods to (of course) wine tasting, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is enjoying the pleasures of Sonoma County this week.

Hamilton is coming to San Jose in October, and tickets are already selling fast. The mega-hit musical is playing Oct. 12-31 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

Out on the far side of Richmond, behind the hills, a new eatery serves up barbecue and live music on the waterfront of a hidden harbor.

The Bay Area is home to a wealth of minor-league and independent sports teams that offer the experience of a day out at the ballpark on a more laid-back scale. 

The Pacific East Mall in Richmond is working to turn more than a half-dozen empty storefronts into the area's "first indoor Asian night market" with a renovation and the arrival of new Pan-Asian eateries.

Local environmental advocacy organizations have raised concerns about a development of a 350-unit apartment complex and 500-car parking garage on a tidal lagoon in Redwood City.

From rollercoasters to nature hikes, and from charming shopping districts to Ancient Egyptian artifacts, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is exploring Santa Clara County this week.

Catch a wave, roam an ancient redwood grove, taste local wines and ride the rollercoasters. Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series explores Santa Cruz County.

From wild beaches and ancient redwoods to bay swimming and local history, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series shares not-to-be-missed Marin County adventures. 

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is returning Aug. 13-15, and it's featuring some big acts, including Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist Common.

Maison Danel, a new French bakery and tea salon from the owners of the long-running Baker Street Bistro, serves up classical continental delicacies in an elegant Belle Epoque-esque setting on Polk Street.

The South Bay Area is home to no shortage of world cuisine and specialty drinks, with boba tea arguably among its strong points. Hoodline visits two of the area's newest boba spots that fans of these beloved drinks will want to check out this summer.

Last month, the city of San Jose became a pioneer of gun reform. Now San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is taking his push for tougher gun laws to the White House, at a meeting with President Joe Biden and city officials from around the country.

Santa Clara County and Alameda County both overcounted deaths from COVID-19 by more than 20 percent, counting people who died from anything (say, a car crash) while they happened to have the virus.

Celebrate Liberty, Equality and Fraternity while indulging in some French food, music and drinks at these Bastille Day celebrations around the Bay Area.

Residents of San Jose's Villages retirement community say that coyotes have been attacking and killing their dogs and cats.

Folks in the South Bay looking to eat out will find a selection of prixe-fixe meals and other limited-time specials at downtown San Jose eateries through July 18.

From hidden harbors and tucked-away waterfront dining to historic sites, water parks, quiet beaches, hiking and even a little archery, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips explores Contra Costa County.

Fireworks displays in a number of cities are canceled again this year, but there are still plenty of spots to view fireworks this Fourth of July, including San Francisco and other locales around the Bay.

The town went after the property, calling it an "eyesore." Owner (and former SF newspaper owner) Florence Fang hit back with claims of discrimination. Now they've settled – and the Flintstones can stay.

A snorkeler who was bitten by a shark off the San Mateo County coast has shared his story.

Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips explores the San Francisco Bay, from whale watching and bay cruises to island adventures and seaplane tours.

The new drive-through Taqueria El Mezcal in San Pablo has everything you didn't know you needed to satisfy your munchies (and then some).

San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are both offering up a chance to score sports or other event tickets to people who get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The toughest enforcement of COVID-19 health orders in the Bay Area was in Santa Clara County, which fined around 400 businesses a combined $6 million. Now, the county is hearing appeals from those businesses — and the process is raising serious questions among critics about the consistency and fairness of the enforcement.