Feb. 13, 2026
The Surprising Origins of Valentine's Day
From wolves to whipping, the history of this romantic holiday is more complex than you might think.
Feb. 12, 2026
Historic Larkspur Dive Bar Gets New Owners, Aims for St. Patrick's Day Reopening
Max Perry and Conor Flaherty, owners of Sam's Anchor Cafe, have acquired the beloved 65-year-old Silver Peso bar.
Feb. 12, 2026
Nominations Open for DAR's Historic Preservation Medal
Local residents have until Feb. 20 to nominate volunteers preserving Los Altos landmarks and history
Feb. 11, 2026
Iconic Weed Totem Pole Knocked Down in Late-Night Crash
The 32-foot landmark that had stood for over 50 years was damaged when a big rig hit it in a parking lot.
Feb. 11, 2026
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery honors Black pioneers
The cemetery serves as a reminder of the contributions of Sacramento's Black community.
Feb. 11, 2026
Calico Ghost Town Hosts 5th Annual California Days Event
San Bernardino County Regional Parks brings back popular Presidents Day weekend celebration at historic mining town.
Feb. 11, 2026
Human Rights Advocate to Lecture on Sonoma County Slavery
D'mitra Smith to discuss findings from Sonoma County Slavery Historical Research Project
Feb. 10, 2026
Hank Meals Unveils Hidden Stories Behind Sierra Nevada Place Names
Renowned author and historian to present multimedia talk on the surprising tales behind local landmarks and geography.
