San Francisco's most infamous botanical resident is stirring to life, and thousands are about to line up for the privilege of smelling something that reeks like a crime scene. The rare corpse flower hasn't bloomed since 2022, but all signs point to an imminent stench spectacular.

San Rafael plans a new park and transportation upgrades, allocating $500,000 for land at 620 Canal Street, with additional funding and collaboration from various partners.

The East Bay Regional Park District issued a coyote advisory noting increased encounters during pup-rearing season, advising calm and alertness, and giving tips to safely coexist with coyotes.

California's Great America theme park may close after the 2027 season if Six Flags does not extend its lease. The park has already started reducing its seasonal offerings.

The Gene Friend Recreation Center in SoMa celebrates the topping out of its renovation, marking progress in its transformation to serve the local community with new amenities.

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.