Unexpected landslides delay the opening of Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach until summer 2026, with some construction continuing unaffected.

TPC Harding Park in San Francisco celebrates its 100th anniversary with festivities and golf contests on July 18. The historic course has hosted major events and underwent a significant renovation in 2002.

An invasive beetle, the Mediterranean oak borer, is threatening white oaks in Marin County, with coordinated efforts underway to control and monitor its spread.

A tegu lizard spotted in Joseph D. Grant County Park was safely captured by park staff and is under Animal Services' care, pending owner claim or adoption.

San Francisco's Vaillancourt Fountain is fenced off for safety reasons due to structural and toxic hazards, with a debate ongoing about its future amidst planned renovations.

Hikers at Joseph D. Grant County Park spotted a non-native Argentine tegu lizard, and officials urge reporting sightings to help protect the local ecosystem.

The San Francisco Parks Alliance is preparing to close amidst financial misuse allegations, with city investigations ongoing, putting partner organizations' future endeavors at risk.

A sixth gray whale carcass was found in San Francisco Bay, with the cause of death undetermined due to decomposition. TMMC advises reporting sightings via the #WhaleAlert app.

Rattlesnakes are becoming more active in the East Bay Regional Park District with warmer weather; visitors are advised to be cautious and respect wildlife laws. If bitten, seek medical help without using improper first aid.

San Francisco unveils the first permanent breast cancer memorial garden in the U.S., offering a place for remembrance and inspiration in the fight against the disease.

A dead gray whale was found at Alameda South Shore Beach, marking the fourth such incident in the Bay Area this year. The Marine Mammal Center plans a necropsy.

San Jose's Columbus Park is slated for a $24 million renovation to add soccer fields, courts, and a playground, while moving the homeless who currently occupy the park, eliciting varied reactions.

San Francisco opens Sunset Dunes, a 50-acre park on a former highway, featuring art, bike lanes, and a skate park, with future plans for community engagement and sustainability.