Mayor Daniel Lurie and State Senator Scott Wiener broke ground on the Buchanan Street Mall renovation project, aiming to revitalize the area with features honoring local history.

San Francisco seeks a name for its new green space. Residents submitted 4,263 ideas, with diverse suggestions from tributes to satire, reflecting strong opinions and community culture.

Maggie, a 55-year-old chimpanzee at the San Francisco Zoo, died from lymphoma just before her 56th birthday. She was known for her colorful blanket nests and subtle matriarchal role within the troop.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a revitalization plan for Embarcadero Plaza, with funding from both public and private entities, aiming to transform it into a world-class park.

San Francisco's new park offers the public a chance to name it through a contest, with festivities planned for the official naming event on April 12. The park has become popular since its opening, despite some local dissent over its car-free status.

San Francisco's Waller Street Skate Park has been renamed Zion Skate Plaza in honor of the late skateboarder and community advocate, Zion Williams Gaines.

San Francisco's UN Skate Plaza expands with new features, continuing its legacy as a vibrant community hub, including an inclusive skate space and various free events and classes.

The San Francisco Rec and Park Department, with volunteers and partners, launches a dune replanting project at Ocean Beach to combat erosion and climate change effects.

Oscar Jonesy, a 43-year-old male gorilla at San Francisco Zoo, died unexpectedly after a medical procedure despite revival efforts. His death affects the zoo's gorilla troop dynamics, and the cause awaits necropsy results.

The UN Skate Plaza in San Francisco is expanding to include new features for young and beginner skaters, with skateable art by Alexis Sablone. The project is a part of efforts to revitalize the Civic Center area.

A moderate earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 3.7 magnitude near the San Francisco Zoo. No significant damage was reported.

Northern fur seal pups thrive on the Farallon Islands off San Francisco, rebounding from past hunting pressures since their re-colonization in 1996, as shared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The San Francisco Zoo welcomes a new Bactrian camel to its Asian Conservation Zone, aiding in the effort to conserve the critically endangered species.