On a new Bay Area wildfire-risk map that gauges the threat of wind-driven embers, Lars Guntvedt’s neighborhood in the hills above Los Gatos sits in the highest-danger zone. Like many of his of ...

The Bay to Breakers race began in 1912 as a means of rejuvenating the city of San Francisco after a 1906 earthquake took the lives of 3,000 citizens. It worked, and in 1986, the race set the mark ...

For the first time in more than a decade, Cal Fire is reassessing wildfire risk in Bay Area cities. New fire hazard severity maps show dramatic increases in some areas of Sonoma and Napa counties ...

A warm weekend after a big spring rain is the optimal time for a hike to one of the Bay Area’s waterfalls. The map above shows 10 of them; more details in the stories linked at the end. 1/ Coal ...

After a year of preparations, a new sauna overlooking Swanage Beach is officially open to members of the public. Swanage Bay Sauna was opened by Tracey Waters, who already runs Studland Water ...

Lego Fortnite Brick Life takes place in a town called Brick Bay. Around the map, you’ll find lots where you can build your house, street races, and business where you can pick up some part time ...

Steps to a beach left inaccessible after they were battered during winter storms have been replaced. The steps down to Sheps Hollow off the South West Coast Path east of Swanage Bay have been out ...

You may like Plan your vacation using Maps on iPhone — here’s how with iOS 18 Apple Maps is my go-to choice for directions — here's how Apple Intelligence could make it even better Hidden ...

PANAMA CITY — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revised and reissued its Flood Insurance Study for Bay County. The new flood zone map pushes flooding threats further inland from ...

The revised maps will be in effect Aug. 16. According to a Bay County government press release, Bay participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through FEMA.

A popular tourist hotspot is set to get a new seaside sauna hut. Plans for the timber-clad building, which will be assembled on Swanage seafront, have been approved by Dorset Council. Measuring 17 ...

iOS 18 Maps focuses on just one feature, but it's a welcome one if you enjoy the great outdoors. Here's what you need to know about the addition of trail maps to iOS 18 and what it means for hikers.