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Bay Area day trips: Summertime in Marin 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. Read More
San Francisco
Bay Area day trips: Summertime on the San Francisco Bay
Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips explores the San Francisco Bay, from whale watching and bay cruises to island adventures and seaplane tours. Read More
San Francisco Parkside
Board approves Lowell High School one-year lottery admission and considers permanent change
The long-haul fight over Lowell High School admission standards is far from over, but a decision has been firmly made to move to the lottery system for the 2021-21 school year. Read More
San Francisco West Portal
This West Portal house wins SF Halloween 2020 with brilliant mask display
If you want to see San Francisco’s cleverest Halloween decoration display of 2020, a West Portal house really has you covered. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
Playgrounds reopen across the city, including two newly revamped Tenderloin parks
The city's 180+ playgrounds reopened yesterday, including two recently-remodeled parks in the Tenderloin. Read More
San Francisco
SF Public Library's 'Dial-A-Story' gets post-pandemic video revival
Broadcast six days a week on YouTube, the new "Sweet Stories" series features children's books read by youth librarians and celebrity guests. Read More
San Francisco
San Francisco public schools announce free meals for children, emergency childcare, during shutdown
The free meal program will continue for the many San Francisco students who don't have access to another square meal. The city will also provide emergency childcare for some families. Read More
San Francisco Embarcadero Inner Sunset SoMa
SF Eats: Inner Sunset gets new dumpling eatery, Ferry Building grocer changes hands, more
Plus, a massive new izakaya with whiskey cocktails is on its way to SoMa. Read More
San Francisco
Here are Berkeley's top 5 kids activity spots
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top kids activity spots around Berkeley. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more. Read More
San Francisco
Berkeley's top 3 summer camps
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top summer camps in Berkeley. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more. Read More
San Francisco Inner Richmond
Peek-a-Boo Factory brings an indoor playground to the Inner Richmond
Just in time for the onslaught of winter rain, a new indoor playcenter has opened for business. Read More
San Francisco
Sole Stop kicks off the holiday season with Saturday shoe drive at the Children's Museum
A local non-profit striving to match San Francisco’s unhoused neighbors with a good pair of shoes is seeking community donations at a family-friendly holiday event this weekend. Read More
San Francisco Ocean Beach
Scenes from the 37th Leap Sandcastle Classic
The 37th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic was all about sand, fun and games. Read More
San Francisco
New rankings show SF's top-rated and most-improved public middle schools
Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School's overall rating improved the most among similar schools in SF. Read More
San Francisco Inner Sunset Outer Sunset Parkside
Kids' indoor playcenter 'Planet Playhouse' makes Stonestown debut
The newcomer offers kids a variety of play environments, including a bounce house, a 45-foot inflatable obstacle course and a balloon room. Read More
San Francisco
Back to class: San Francisco's top-rated and most-improved public elementary schools
Find out which schools made the grade in reading, math and other key areas. Read More
San Francisco
New school rankings show San Francisco's top-rated and most improved public high schools
Find out which SF high schools made the grade in reading, math and other key areas. Read More
San Francisco
Dive in: The top 5 spots for swim lessons in San Francisco
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top swimming lesson spots and swim schools around San Francisco. Read More
San Francisco Mission
Now a legacy business, Mission-based Natural Resources provides support for parents & parents-to-be
While "there are more and more apps or Facebook groups for new parents," the Mission nonprofit is one of the few places where they can connect in person. Read More
San Francisco Bayview Civic Center Hayes Valley Mission Terrace
The best family and learning events in San Francisco this week
Looking for fun, entertaining family and learning events to check out in San Francisco this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links. Read More
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Outer Richmond
San Francisco's tiniest yacht club celebrates 120 years this weekend
The San Francisco Model Yacht Club is celebrating 12 decades of miniature sailing this weekend with a public festival. Read More
San Francisco Inner Richmond Outer Richmond
New Richmond district private school accepting applications
Founded in 1999, the Stratford School has multiple campuses across the state. Read More
San Francisco Duboce Triangle Lower Haight
Scenes From 11th Annual DogFest
Organizers raised $95,000 for a local elementary school at the Duboce Park festival. Read More
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Inner Sunset Upper Haight
Koret Playground Reopens After Fire, Fundraiser
The still-unsolved arson caused more than $1 million in damage. Read More
San Francisco Cole Valley Golden Gate Park Inner Sunset Upper Haight
Rec & Park Secures Funding To Rebuild Koret Playground
The ruined playground is estimated to be demolished shortly, and rebuilt by the end of March. Read More