The Corpse Flower named "Chanel" at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers is blooming, emitting a strong odor, anticipated by enthusiasts for its rare and short-lasting display.

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will host major summer concerts, leading to road and meadow closures from late July to August, affecting park access and city traffic.

San Francisco's most infamous botanical resident is stirring to life, and thousands are about to line up for the privilege of smelling something that reeks like a crime scene. The rare corpse flower hasn't bloomed since 2022, but all signs point to an imminent stench spectacular.

The Gene Friend Recreation Center in SoMa celebrates the topping out of its renovation, marking progress in its transformation to serve the local community with new amenities.

TPC Harding Park in San Francisco celebrates its 100th anniversary with festivities and golf contests on July 18. The historic course has hosted major events and underwent a significant renovation in 2002.

San Francisco's Vaillancourt Fountain is fenced off for safety reasons due to structural and toxic hazards, with a debate ongoing about its future amidst planned renovations.

The San Francisco Parks Alliance is preparing to close amidst financial misuse allegations, with city investigations ongoing, putting partner organizations' future endeavors at risk.

A sixth gray whale carcass was found in San Francisco Bay, with the cause of death undetermined due to decomposition. TMMC advises reporting sightings via the #WhaleAlert app.

San Francisco unveils the first permanent breast cancer memorial garden in the U.S., offering a place for remembrance and inspiration in the fight against the disease.

San Francisco opens Sunset Dunes, a 50-acre park on a former highway, featuring art, bike lanes, and a skate park, with future plans for community engagement and sustainability.

San Francisco's Presidio closes trails to dogs during coyote pupping season to prevent encounters, with local dog owners showing understanding of the measures.

San Francisco's renaming of the Upper Great Highway as a new oceanfront park moves forward with finalist names like Playland Parkway and Sunset Dunes, further highlighting tensions over the removal of vehicle access.

San Francisco's Fulton Plaza will soon feature SPECTRA, an LED public art piece, aimed at enhancing the city's cultural vitality and developed in collaboration with arts nonprofit Illuminate and SF Rec & Park.