Golden Hydrant News Today

Early Monday morning saw the return of the in-person Lotta’s Fountain earthquake anniversary ceremony, yet only 33 minutes before, a little 2.6 magnitude quake struck just south of Gilroy.

The 1906 earthquake in SF struck on April 18 at 5:12 a.m., registering a massive 7.9M on the Richter scale — killing more than 3,000 and leaving a trail of fires that destroyed 80% of the city. Sunday morning, the city erupted in celebration to remember the day but to also usher in hope.

By Gary Kamiya |  Updated: Dec. 20, 2020 1:13 PM With San Francisco (and the rest of California) locked down, the holidays may feel more blue than red and green. But even though many indoor activities are suspended, the city itself is a stocking overflowing with treasures waiting to be discovered. Here are eight fun and fascinating places to explore this holiday season — all kid-friendly, outdoors and able to be enjoyed at a safe social distance. one Coit Tower A beloved symbol of San Franc...