Tourist spending in California's 28 national parks generated $3.2 billion in 2023, supporting nearly 40,000 jobs and contributing $5.1 billion to the state economy.

Castro Street will soon have six fewer palm trees after the San Francisco Department of Public Works held a hearing on removing them last week.

Golden Gate Park's Middle Lake has undergone an environmental revival, increasing its size and enhancing local wildlife habitats, with new trails and amenities for visitors.