Take a look inside the $91 million renovation of Congregation Emanu-El, the largest synagogue in Northern California.

A few weeks later, smoke and flames fanned out the window of the building's ninth floor. The researchers had returned for fire testing to see how a building damaged by earthquakes would withstand a ...

Event details about Modernism and the Reinvention of San Francisco in San Francisco on September 15, 2025 - watch, listen, ...

San Francisco celebrates the 150th anniversary of Lotta's Fountain, a historical landmark and communal beacon.

It was San Francisco’s pride—a Beaux-Arts masterpiece crowned with a dome taller than the U.S. Capitol. Then came the earthquake of 1906, and the city’s grandest landmark crumbled into ruins ...

Created around 1833, Portsmouth Square was the first public meeting place in the city that wasn’t connected to the military ...

San Francisco Victorian homes showcasing beloved historic details. Ornate woodwork and colorful facades bring timeless charm ...

It was the end of an era in Chinatown when restaurant Sam Wo shut its doors in January, but now, a group of local investors is determined to keep the legacy of Sam Wo going.

A short drive away, Point Reyes National Seashore encompasses over 71,000 acres of protected coastline, forests, and grasslands. This extraordinary park supports remarkable biodiversity, including ...

You know that feeling when you walk into a house and something just feels… off? Like maybe the doorknobs are at knee-height or the stairs lead directly into the ceiling? The Winchester Mystery House ...

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.2 magnitude quake was recorded close to San Martin Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A tremor shook the area at 10:19 a.m. The ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of an Examiner series exploring the history of some of San Francisco’s lesser-known historic landmarks. Today, we consider Landmark No. 171 on The City’s local ...