An official lineup of Super Bowl fanfare events largely snubs the South Bay in favor of San Francisco -- 50 miles north of where the game will actually happen.

Local festivals and fairs join a thriving art scene and wonderful, peaceful parks at this California suburb outside of San Francisco and Fremont.

The Northern Lights surprised residents of the San Francisco Bay Area recently. A powerful solar storm brought the aurora borealis far south of its usual location. This rare event offered a chance for both travellers and locals to experience wonder.

The northern lights dazzled the night sky Tuesday and will be visible again tonight. The vibrant displays could be visible across much of the northern U.S., and as far south as Alabama to Northern California,

The city of Larkspur in Marin County has the best pavement conditions in the Bay Area, according to data released Wednesday by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on the conditions of the region's roads.

It could happen all over again on Wednesday night. The severe solar storm behind the light show — which involves the sun spewing charged particles into Earth’s magnetic field, a process called “ coronal mass ejections ” — is still ongoing .

What makes a memorable travel experience? The sights, yes, but the sounds of a place are just as powerful. This art installation turns up the dial on that idea.