Scientists have not yet figured out how to predict earthquakes, as they have not been able to find any differences between minor and major quakes, and the Earth does not have any information about the magnitude of an earthquake before it begins.

Outgoing SFMTA Director Jeffrey Tumlin expressed concerns about the autonomous vehicle industry’s impact on San Francisco, citing its negative effect on public transit and the lack of transparency from AV companies.

Improv Curious? The All Out Comedy Theater delivered a night of laughter and hijinks, elevating the improv art form up out of the basement. Walking into All Out Comedy Theater on a Saturday evening felt like stepping into a cozy artist’s living room. Located on Telegraph Avenue, the theater’s small,

Misfit Cabaret is more than a performance; it’s an experience — a dazzling, eclectic, and glittering celebration of some of the most talented performers the city has to offer. Kat Robichaud, Jordan Nathan and their cast of artists played to a sold-out crowd, their polished performances revealing the work of world-class craftspeople. This was live theater at its most unrestrained, and it was breathtaking.

San Francisco is known for its traditions, including Critical Manners, the Community Congress, Noe Valley Crack Henge, the SF Improv Festival, the Cablecar Ringing Competition, and the SF Financial District NYE Confetti, which are all worth reviving in 2025.

Gardeners and green thumbs, please proceed with delight. The San Francisco Public Library’s seed library program is a tool you should know about. What’s A Seed Library Benjamin Franklin sowed many seeds in his time. He inspired Americans to be restless, innovative, and revolutionary. Just like plants! Old C-Note Franky

KQED is hosting a series of events in San Francisco this winter, including Fixit Clinics, Dungeons and Dragons Live, Chinese New Year Parade Viewing Party, Hella Asian: Bridging the Bay, and The Flavors of the Levant, all of which offer live journalism, performance art, and community-building activities.

Oakland, California has experienced a 34% decrease in homicides in 2024, but the start of 2025 has seen 4 homicides in just 5 days, indicating that the city is not making progress in solving the root cause of racism and poverty.