New Gorilla At San Francisco Zoo + North Face Climb Festival Coming To Bay: Saturday Smiles

July 4 may be over, but there's still plenty be happy about in Northern California.

Western Lowland Silverback Gorilla 'Cecil' Heads To The SF Zoo

• Cecil, a western lowland silverback gorilla, is moving to the SF Zoo this summer, and visitors can expect to see him in fall 2025.

The North Face Climb Festival Is Coming To The Bay Area For The First Time

• The festival will feature athletes from North Face including Alex Honnold.

SF Celebrates Its Iconic Ferry Building At Special Event

• A "Ferry Fest" celebration of San Francisco's waterfront landmark is set for this weekend.

Firefighters Rescue Kitten From Pleasanton Storm Drain

• The week-old kitten was christened "Stormy" and taken to a veterinarian for care.

Marin Celebrates Disability Pride With New Exhibits

• In July, three showcases mark the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Neighborhood Kitty In San Leandro: Photos Of The Day

• Photographer Sara Rogers made friends with a local cat.

Duck Friends On A Summer Getaway: Photo Of The Day

• Photographer Annanya Ghosh loves the view from Central Park.

‘One Night Of Queen’ Tribute Show Comes To Saratoga

• The two-hour show pays tribute to the stage theatrics and music of the legendary band Queen.

Inclusive Dance Studio For All Ages, Skill Levels Opening In Fremont

• The women-led business will be helmed by a renowned choreographer who recently survived breast cancer.

San Francisco Celebrates Its French Roots With Downtown Bastille Day Event

• Bring on the mimes and the berets: San Francisco will celebrate France's national holiday and its own French ties Friday.

East Bay College To Showcase Musical Comedy At Summer Event

• Ohlone College’s SummerFest event will feature the musical comedy production, “Once Upon a Mattress” at their outdoor theatre.

Popular Vietnamese Eatery Heading To Berkeley

• The Vietnamese restaurant Pho Ha Noi is opening its sixth Bay Area location in the East Bay.

Longtime USPS Letter Carrier In San Leandro To Be Honored In Ceremony

• Retired United States Postal Service employee Charles Harries will be honored for his 56 years of service in a celebratory event.

Fremont Shopping Center Offers Backpacks Loaded With Supplies In 'Gift With Purchase' Event

• Plus, the event will feature balloon artists and family-friendly activities, such as face painting and a “chalk zone."

• The popular employee-owned Chicago-style pizza chain is opening its second Tri-Valley location in Livermore later this year.

• The 15th annual "Art in Miniature" exhibit at the Village Art Gallery will feature 89 miniature works from 36 artists.

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