"Fresh and relevant." That's what our reviewer says about WICKED, playing in San Jose through Sept. 8. Read the whole review.

Tell the truth, be yourself and other suggestions for writing a successful college application essay.

Don't miss out on concerts, a fishing festival, a sand-castle building contest and more!

An important new study shows that most teens and parents ignore the medical recommendation to stay off screens at least an hour before bed. Here's what to do about it.

We have some spots to stop and smell the roses.

Summer is the perfect time to hit the Boardwalk or amusement park for thrills both wild and mild. Or for a little less adventure, but still plenty of fun for little ones, check out some of the Bay Area’s best carousels and slides.

Don’t have time to plan and prepare the perfect birthday party? Don’t despair. There are plenty of fun places here in the Bay Area that will help you plan, prep and cleanup.

Parenting, working, and managing time, finances, health, relationships can be overwhelming. Even more so if you are doing it on your own or sharing your child with a co-parent or an ex. Here's help!

In a new book written for fathers, a Noe Valley writer and former newspaper reporter draws on his experience as a stay-at-home dad to lay out all the ways that gender inequality is still rampant.

Slide, Splash, Swim, Surf, Sail Best Ways to Get in the Water This Summer

Looking to get away from it all, without having to travel very far? Sun, sand, surf and more are available just down the coast in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties.