Hearst Bay Area

08/07/2026

What makes a brand campaign truly meaningful? 🤔 It goes beyond a tagline to show why a brand matters in people’s lives.

The San Francisco Chronicle's This is Home campaign captures the power of purpose-driven storytelling. For our brand, home is the Bay Area’s neighborhoods, cultures, challenges, traditions and people. Local journalism doesn’t just report on a community, it helps that community understand itself.

For advertisers, that creates an opportunity to connect with audiences in an environment they trust and recognize as their own. Brands can participate in the culture of the Bay Area, not simply advertise alongside it.

Want your brand to be part of the stories shaping the Bay Area? Connect with Hearst Bay Area to build a campaign rooted in local insight, trusted storytelling and meaningful community connection.

Get in touch with us today: https://hubs.ly/Q04sb7Q50

08/06/2026

Have you ever wondered what makes Hearst California unique compared to other advertising outlets? It's our data. 📈

Check out our new blog post on how Hearst California uses audience intelligence to make sure your ads are getting in front of the right customers to get the best possible results.

Whether you are a mom-and-pop shop or a Fortune 500 company, Director of Customer Success Byron Cooper shares how you always have a full team in your corner tracking your campaign and finding ways to optimize results.

“That consultative approach is at the heart of every client relationship,” he said.

➡️ Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04sbc1D0

08/05/2026

Meet the businesses behind SFGATE’s Best of Bay Area.
Created by The Hearst StoryStudio, the Best of Bay Area podcast library highlights the people, stories and local businesses that help shape communities across the Bay Area.
Listen to the full podcast library by scanning the QR Code or by clicking on this link: https://hubs.ly/Q04s1QpL0

08/04/2026

For 40 years, Season of Sharing Fund has helped Bay Area neighbors navigate unexpected moments of crisis with housing assistance and other critical support.

As part of Hearst, we are proud to support initiatives that use the reach of trusted local media to strengthen the communities we serve. Because the program’s operating costs are covered by its founding partners, including the San Francisco Chronicle. 100% of every donation goes directly to neighbors in need.

Join the monthly giving movement and help create lasting support for Bay Area families and individuals.

Donate: https://hubs.ly/Q04rMpZd0

07/31/2026

In June, SFGATE'S Best of Bay Area winners and finalists gathered for a celebration of all the people and places that make the Bay Area a one-of-a-kind place to live.

Check out some highlights from that special night, including comments from two of our sponsors, Karen M. Horton, MD & Poppy Bank

07/30/2026

Manifesting more views like this and fewer Friday Marketing emergencies. 🌊 ✨

07/30/2026

Prepare for your next trip to the coast with our upcoming guide to Santa Cruz on Sept. 6. Don't miss your chance to advertise with us. Contact us before Aug. 14.

07/29/2026

Are you wanting to soak in wine country without the crowds and pricey tasting fees? Then plan a weekend in Lake County, which is known for its unique volcanic soil growing conditions that produce concentrated, flavorful wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.

In our upcoming destination section, read about:

➡️ All the ways you can enjoy nature in the area, from the shoreline of Clear Lake to the volcanic slopes of Mount Konocti.

➡️ Chefs showcasing produce, meat, eggs, olive oil and wine from local ranchers, farmers and growers.

➡️ The 32nd annual Kelseyville Pear Festival's Great Pear Parade as well as other fun summer and fall events to plan a trip around.

➡️ Local lodging options, including a restored 19th-century hotel with a recreated saloon next door and a casino hotel filled with entertainment.

➡️ Lake County's more than 30 wineries that offer an affordable way to sip and slow down in a beautiful setting.

Pick up your copy this Sunday, August 2 in the San Francisco Chronicle.

07/27/2026

Behind every “let me talk this out with my team” is a highly qualified task force running on AI, caffeine, and questionable sleep schedules. 🤖 ☕️ 🥤 💻 😴

07/24/2026

An estimated $100+ trillion is expected to transfer between generations in the U.S. over the next two decades, with the Bay Area poised to be at the center of that shift.

On Wednesday, July 29 at noon, San Francisco Chronicle subscribers are invited to join Personal Finance Columnist Jessica Roy and a panel of experts for an exclusive virtual discussion on navigating estate planning, long-term care and inheritance, followed by a live Q&A.

Sponsored by Sequoia Living.

Register today for free:

Join SF Chronicle Personal Finance Columnist Jessica Roy and a panel of experts for a discussion and Q&A on navigating inheritance, estate-planning and long-term care.