San Mateo County’s Jan. 29 count found 2,240 people experiencing homelessness; shelter placements rose while unsheltered totals held steady. The county says shelter capacity has expanded and hundreds moved into permanent housing since 2024.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan rallied Tuesday night after polls closed, warning that distrust in government is pushing voters toward extremes while pitching his "Back to Basics" message.

El Al will restart three weekly nonstop flights between SFO and Tel Aviv on Oct. 25, 2026; tickets are on sale and fares appear to start around $1,199–$1,299.

Early returns show Rep. Mark DeSaulnier leading in the redrawn 10th District while mail ballots are still being counted.

Downtown Joe's has finished a yearlong remodel and debuted a Second Street terrace with river views, expanded menus and live‑music nights. The upgrade also sets up a future rooftop and bigger kitchen.

ArtHaus Partners bought 1330 Bush St in Nob Hill for $25M, a price that forces the Maryland‑domiciled seller to take a more‑than‑$5M loss even as SF rents surge.

A one-year-old wallaby found abandoned in a carrier is now safe at San Francisco Animal Care & Control and being evaluated for adoption.

A San Mateo couple faces labor‑trafficking and assault charges after prosecutors say they forced a nanny into long hours, seized her passport and threatened her with a knife.

Bloomberg reports Alphabet is lining up an $80B equity program — ATM sales, underwritten offerings and a Berkshire‑backed private placement — to pay for massive AI buildout.

An early-morning shooting on West 9th in Antioch left one person injured and prompted a suspect's arrest as detectives processed the scene. Police say more details will be released after the investigation.

HUD’s 2025 point-in-time snapshot shows a small drop in homelessness in California and nationwide, but advocates warn counting quirks and policy changes could blunt the gain.

A police pursuit in Bayview ended in a shootout that left an SFPD officer and a passenger with life‑threatening injuries; a suspect was arrested and two guns recovered.

Napa sculptor Mario Chiodo says he supports pausing the Chavez statue installation at Puertas Abiertas after national reporting raised abuse allegations.