The two San Francisco mothers behind the paper hope to make the news more interesting and less scary.

Citing cost and safety concerns, the city is phasing sand out of playgrounds.

The preschool connects early childhood education with the great outdoors.

One of the country's oldest playgrounds was torched by an arsonist in June.

The ruined playground is estimated to be demolished shortly, and rebuilt by the end of March.

From light saber classes to rock climbing, here are six great deals on kid-friendly activities.

The still-unsolved arson caused more than $1 million in damage.

Founded in 1999, the Stratford School has multiple campuses across the state.

Organizers raised $95,000 for a local elementary school at the Duboce Park festival.

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.

The San Francisco Model Yacht Club is celebrating 12 decades of miniature sailing this weekend with a public festival.

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.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top swimming lesson spots and swim schools around San Francisco.

Find out which SF high schools made the grade in reading, math and other key areas.

Find out which schools made the grade in reading, math and other key areas.

The newcomer offers kids a variety of play environments, including a bounce house, a 45-foot inflatable obstacle course and a balloon room.

Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School's overall rating improved the most among similar schools in SF.

The 37th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic was all about sand, fun and games.

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.

Just in time for the onslaught of winter rain, a new indoor playcenter has opened for business.

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.

Plus, a massive new izakaya with whiskey cocktails is on its way to SoMa.

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.

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.

Broadcast six days a week on YouTube, the new "Sweet Stories" series features children's books read by youth librarians and celebrity guests.

The city's 180+ playgrounds reopened yesterday, including two recently-remodeled parks in the Tenderloin.

If you want to see San Francisco’s cleverest Halloween decoration display of 2020, a West Portal house really has you covered.

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. 

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

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 very contentious mural featuring a slain Native American will be uncovered and again on full display as a Superior Court judge rules the school board did not follow the appropriate process in covering it.

Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is exploring a lesser-known corner of the region: Solano County.

From all-out pumpkin patches with rides and petting zoos to low-key farms where you can pick your own pumpkins, Hoodline has rounded up some great pumpkin farms and farm stands open in 2021.

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 6, a group of residents and advocacy groups will march through the Tenderloin to amplify a call for long-overdue efforts to improve safety for families, kids, and residents in the neighborhood.

To help you give to those most in need this holiday season, Hoodline has put together a list of Bay Area spots where you can donate toys and food for neighbors in need.

Kids can get down and dirty while connecting with nature at a new, outdoor play area that just opened at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.

The popular Sunset-Parkside free outdoor movie series Movies in McCoppin returns Friday for the first time since 2019, with a free family movie every Friday night of October.

An immersive, virtual-reality exhibit in Richmond lets visitors experience a voyage to space – virtually, that is – and explore a replica of the International Space Station. The exhibit will be in the Richmond waterfront's historic Craneway Pavilion through March.

South San Francisco Public Library's '1,000 Books Before Kindergarten' initiative encourages early childhood reading to boost language and literacy skills.

Notre Dame des Victoires School in San Francisco celebrated its 100th anniversary with community events and recognition of its bilingual education legacy.

SF State University is celebrating its 125th anniversary, reflecting on its history from a "normal school" to a part of the California State University system, offering a range of degrees and programs.

SFUSD experiences a surge in school applications, especially in transitional kindergarten, despite facing potential school closures, a financial crisis, and the challenge of transitioning from a lottery to a zoning system for school placements.

San Francisco Unified School District is under state control due to high spending and potential inability to meet financial obligations, with a decline in student numbers impacting funding.

San Francisco opens all public pools for free to provide respite from a heat wave, as temperatures are expected to soar.

San Francisco's budget deficit may worsen, affecting repairs at West Sunset Playground with a repair cost of $600,000, spurring debate on fiscal priorities in the city.

SFUSD's revolutionary grading plan would have let students earn C's with 41% scores, skip homework entirely, & get a 50% minimum for any "reasonably attempted" work. It died faster than the average tech startup when parents found out.

San Francisco's public schools face significant extracurricular program cuts due to a $114 million budget shortfall, impacting disadvantaged students' educational opportunities.

The SFUSD is implementing a new K-8 math curriculum focusing on problem-solving, real-world applications, and understanding math concepts, aiming to improve student confidence and performance in math.

SFUSD plans to open a new elementary school in Mission Bay by August 2026 to address overcrowding in local schools.

San Francisco teachers are set to walk picket lines after negotiations collapsed, triggering the city’s first school strike in nearly half a century. With schools slated to close and no deal in hand, families are scrambling to prepare.

Consumer Reports' lab tests found the Zoe The Traveler stroller tipped in stability testing and earned a 'Don't Buy' rating. Experts offer safety tips and safer compact alternatives.

The CPSC recalled TheKiddoSpace handwriting kits after tests found lead in the pen nibs. The company is offering free replacement pens and refills.

UrbanSitter’s January 2026 data finds Seattle at about $27.70/hr for one child and $30.79/hr for two, placing the city second only to San Francisco.