Margaret Hetherwick
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Free Cone Day is finally back. Here's where to get yours
After three years, Vermont-based ice cream company Ben and Jerry's has brought back Free Cone Day. On April 3, every participating Ben and Jerry's Scoop Shop around the world will be offering free single scoops of ice cream (in a cup or a cone). This will be the 41st year of the tradition since it began in 1979. → Read More
Here's how to celebrate Norouz at the SF Opera House for free next week
The Presidio Dance Theatre is celebrating Persian New Year for the first time -- next week. → Read More
Five under $20: what to do in San Francisco next week
This weekly column features ideas for things to do in San Francisco that are free or cheap, but always fun. → Read More
Urban beekeeping in San Francisco: conservation and honey
It's not just about making honey. San Francisco's Beekeeping Association is framing conservation. → Read More
Graupel vs hail vs sleet: SF may see them all this week
The Bay Area may see some new types of precipitation as this super charged cold weather system comes through. → Read More
The Tulip Festival is back with thousands of free flowers
San Francisco Mayor London Breed will be honored with a special tulip variety named after her. → Read More
Secret superbloom: Bay Area wildflowers explode this spring
California sees over 800 species of wildflowers bloom every spring. Here's which ones are up right now. → Read More
Five under $20: what to do in San Francisco next week
Your weekly list of fun things to do in SF that are free or cheap. Spring is almost here, and The City has all the best ways to shake off winter blues. → Read More
The new Cliff House restaurant might be a school lunch vendor
National Park Service considered tenants known for their work in hospitals, prisons and the tourism business → Read More
Five under $20: Valentine's Day in San Francisco edition
Fire, fashion and funk. Happy Valentine's Day! → Read More
Five for free: What to do in San Francisco this week
Plant a free tree, see 'Chinatown Rising,' learn to Lindy Hop → Read More
CA agriculture prevents weeds and pests with trained dogs
Special pest detection dogs are trained to screen parcels shipped into California for food and agricultural supplies that may carry diseases or contain highly noxious invasive weeds and pests — mostly from international sources. → Read More
CA agriculture prevents weeds and pests with trained dogs
Special pest detection dogs are trained to screen parcels shipped into California for food and agricultural supplies that may carry diseases or contain highly noxious invasive weeds and pests — mostly from international sources. → Read More
Five under $20: things to do in San Francisco next week
This week's highlights include books, breakfast and belly laughs. From January 29 through February 4. → Read More
Festival fund: San Francisco opens grant for local events
The City announced a $6.8 million grant fund for neighborhood vibrancy and economic recovery. → Read More
Flood relief announced for small business in San Francisco
Up to five thousand for small businesses, no questions asked → Read More
How to celebrate SF Beer Week at your Bay Area brewery
Craving the feeding frenzy of S.F. Restaurant Week? The festivities of S.F. Beer Week can "hoppily" oblige. → Read More
Beloved swan Palace of Fine Arts dies at 118 in swan years
Blanche the Swan died Jan 12 at her estate in Sonoma County. She was 28 — about 118 in waterfowl years. → Read More
Bay Area philanthropy groups step up for disaster relief
Bay Area citizens are getting each other through this storm. With an influx of cash, resources can expand even further → Read More
Five under $20: things to do in San Francisco next week
Five events under $20 to do this coming week in San Francisco, including Lunar New Year festivities, drag brunch and free bowling night. → Read More