A Reddit riddle and a 150‑pound chest of dollar coins have drawn hundreds into SF parks — and left gardeners repairing holes, sprinkler lines and plantings.

Bright-blue Velella velella have washed ashore in huge numbers along California’s coast, carpeting beaches from the Bay Area to Southern California while experts say they’re mostly harmless.

A California bill would shift state demonstration forests from a logging-first mission toward restoration and invite tribes into co-management of ancestral redwood lands.

An off-duty Brisbane officer guided a malnourished sea lion pup off a highway ramp and into The Marine Mammal Center's care. The pup is now in veterinary treatment.

An 11-month-old female mountain lion that spent five months at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue was released back into northern California and fitted with tracking gear.

A coyote was seen sunning in North Beach on Friday; Animal Care & Control responded and reminded residents how to report sightings.

Firefighters and a park arborist spent nearly nine hours extinguishing a smoldering blaze inside a Golden Gate Park tree near Fulton Street.

CAL FIRE announced $70 million in grants aimed at fuels reduction, prevention education and planning across California. The funding targets public outreach and on‑the‑ground hazard reduction.

After months of fundraising and city action, the Sakauye Farmhouse has been relocated to History Park for restoration and public programming.

Oakland's rebuilt Mosswood Recreation Center reopens Saturday with tours and remarks from city leaders. The two‑story mass‑timber building restores classrooms, a kitchen and a maker space.

A mountain lion was seen near the Downieville courthouse Wednesday morning, prompting the sheriff’s office to urge vigilance and to report any sightings. Officials reminded residents to leash pets and avoid solitary dawn or dusk outings.

Highway 1 through Big Sur is fully open again, restoring the classic Carmel‑to‑San Simeon drive. Here’s a tight guide to top stops, hikes and travel tips for Bay Area readers.

A hiker reported a bear in Rockville Hills Regional Park on April 26. City and county officials urged residents to secure trash, keep pets inside and report sightings.