Interim co‑CEO Cassandra Costello has pushed a quick reset at the San Francisco Zoo, winning back city funding, rolling out new exhibits and launching a CEO search. The society says stabilization is the priority as auditors and advocates keep watch.

A historic Monterey cypress in Golden Gate Park was removed after a trunk split, ending its century-long presence.

Eight months after their last male gorilla died under anesthesia, the San Francisco Zoo is introducing Cecil—a Kentucky bachelor turned unlikely savior. The laid-back silverback arrives as the embattled zoo grapples with leadership chaos, frozen city funding, and a damning safety audit that called the 95-year-old facility "unsafe for animals and visitors."

Phil Ginsburg is stepping down as General Manager of San Francisco's Recreation and Park after 16 years, moving to head the Resources Legacy Fund. He's credited with significantly improving the city's parks and green spaces.

The San Francisco Commission recommends a citywide ban on glue traps for pest control due to their cruelty, aligning with animal welfare organizations' stance.

San Francisco's Sigmund Stern Grove Playground has been transformed into a treehouse village to reconnect kids with nature, featuring climbing structures and unstructured play zones.

A coyote paddling through San Francisco Bay's roughest waters represents the stunning ecological makeover of Angel Island, where 14 predators have virtually eliminated unwanted deer and raccoons since 2017.

A Zuni Cafe busser's quick CPR training from his lifeguard days saved a customer who went into cardiac arrest during Saturday lunch. The grateful customer returned days later with a handwritten thank you note.

San Francisco opened four new pickleball courts at Crocker Amazon Playground, reflecting the city's commitment to expanding recreation access and meeting the growing demand for the sport.

The Dahlia Society of California hosts its annual Dahlia Show, showcasing thousands of blooms and involving judging, a "people's choice" prize, and horticultural education, in Golden Gate Park.

San Francisco is investing $1.5 million in Sunset Boulevard for infrastructure and workforce development, focusing on a recycled water system and job training, with state and city officials, including Senator Scott Wiener, backing the project.

What was once a forgotten concrete parking lot is now a 1.5-acre meadow where families can reserve picnic tables with Golden Gate Bridge views. The $12 million transformation includes all-woman mariachi bands, giant Jenga, and spaces for three food trucks that only operate on weekends.

The San Francisco Zoo mourns the loss of Tenzing, a 12-year-old male red panda, who died from suspected sarcocystosis. He was known for enchanting visitors and being an ambassador for his species.