A discovery inside Woodland’s Opera House is reshaping what many thought about Black history in Northern California. A group of Black singers standing on the opera house stage captured in a 1903 photograph were the Yolo Singing Club. Read more at ABC10: https://t.co/T93X2c2yZK

The Friends of California Archives joins in the March celebration of Women’s History Month, paying tribute to the contributions of California women. The nation’s first Women’s History celebration was a week-long local event in Santa Rosa in 1978. https://t.co/AgQzFOC69X

TOMORROW! Past in Motion: Saving San Francisco’s Historic Streetcars. 12pm - 1pm Explore the story behind San Francisco’s beloved historic streetcars—and the unlikely, grassroots preservation effort that brought them back to life as working transit. https://t.co/twz3J6bFBl

"Many Paths to Healdsburg" is a new long-term exhibition with a comprehensive introduction to the Healdsburg area, exploring the evolution of the region focusing on agriculture, commerce, architecture, transportation, and recreation. https://t.co/j1jEwkI55g

Since the 1990s, the USS Hornet has been docked at the former site of Alameda Naval Air Station, but now management is exploring a move across the Bay to San Francisco. Learn more at the East Bay Yesterday Podcast: https://t.co/sEWqzt2nd8 Photo by Jammer Gene / Adobe Stock

A historic deal was announced in mid February: the Washoe Tribe, pushed off land its members had lived on for thousands of years during the Gold Rush by settlers, miners and loggers in the 1850s, reclaimed some of their ancestral territory near Lake Tahoe. https://t.co/Ph3CHvvEVM

Past in Motion: Saving San Francisco’s Historic Streetcars | March 5th Join as CPF explores the story behind San Francisco’s beloved historic streetcars — and the unlikely, grassroots preservation effort that brought them back to life as working transit. https://t.co/twz3J6bFBl

In the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Upton Sinclair's home is in the National Register of Historic Places, a permanent record of the role the home had in Sinclair’s life. It was listed for sale in January, 15 years since last on the market. https://t.co/V85MUSamD1

TOMORROW! Hybrid Repeat Photography Webinar Thursday, February 26th | 12pm - 1pm Pacific Attendees will receive actionable methods for creating compelling visual narratives that honor the depth and complexity of place using hybrid repeat photography. https://t.co/XX7cx1Lwr7

Twenty local museums from around the Sacramento region are collaborating to present the 2026 Free Museum Weekend on March 7-8, 2026. Ticket registration opens on March 2 at 9 a.m. available on a first-come, first-served basis. https://t.co/20aYarpjCa

This new historical work, Chinese in Tehama County, brings long-overdue attention to the lives, labor, and legacy of Chinese immigrants and their descendants who helped shape Tehama County from the gold rush through the twentieth century. https://t.co/qV3OhiArGv

Hybrid Repeat Photography Webinar Thursday, February 26th | 12pm - 1pm Join CPF for an engaging session exploring how hybrid repeat photography can transform the way we see, understand, and communicate historic and contemporary landscapes. https://t.co/XX7cx1Lwr7

The 1876 Camron-Stanford House served as Oakland’s first public museum until 1965. The CSHPA acquired a lease to restore and maintain it as a public education site. Recently, Oakland’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Development declined to renew. https://t.co/zOXMnPaIn8

CPF and the AIA California are co-sponsors of AB 1265 (Haney), a two-year bill that would extend the California Historic Tax Credit. It recently passed the Assembly floor with a unanimous 74–0 vote, and now moves to the Senate for further consideration. https://t.co/qAKNnxpqpr

From Paper to Practice: Building Effective Historic Preservation Ordinances Explore best practices in preservation policy in terms of ordinances and cultural resources elements, and how to mobilize the community to develop and guide through approval. https://t.co/hsjo6Rl4Mg

The application deadline for the Student Conference Scholarship has been extended to Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Selected students will receive complimentary full registration to the California Preservation Conference in Riverside, May 6–9, 2026. https://t.co/7O67zeyaCV

TOMORROW at Noon! My Path to Preservation: David Judson, Judson Studios Attendees will gain insight into how a stained-glass studio functions as a collaborative practice, and what qualities and skills are valued in employees. https://t.co/eEWb6A3EcS

Unlocking Missing Middle Housing: Policy, Design, and Practice This panel will discuss how missing middle housing can boost supply in high-opportunity areas, improve affordability, and create climate-friendly, inclusive communities across California. https://t.co/sKpvFIduHl

The 2026 President's Awards deadline is Friday, February 27th! Submit nominations for CPF's President’s Awards, granted to individuals or organizations deserving of special recognition for effort that furthers the cause of historic preservation. https://t.co/mmK5BbkbbT

Tomorrow! Join us for Exploring Carnegie Libraries in Five Plans and Three Maps. Architectural historian Abigail Van Slyck shares insights into Carnegie library design through just 5 building plans, 3 maps, and a selection of favorite photos. https://t.co/c4ri6qjWNw