Two people were arrested after an elderly woman in San José had a necklace worth thousands taken in a jewelry‑scam. Officers tracked a suspect vehicle using license‑plate reader data.

A driver backing downhill struck a scooter rider near Broadway and Kearny on March 5; one person died and another was hospitalized in stable condition.

BASIS Independent has filed to convert 525 Race St. into an 89,400‑sqft high school for up to 800 students, including a new gym and staggered start times. City review and traffic mitigation are next.

Mayor Daniel Lurie was unharmed after his vehicle was blocked in the Tenderloin; two people were arrested and an SFPD officer was treated for head injuries.

A Bay Area mother and her two young sons were detained after an ICE check‑in in San Francisco; attorneys say they can’t locate the family and worry a deaf child lacks needed devices.

Tens of thousands of acres of California vineyards have been ripped out and industry experts warn another wave of pullouts is coming as demand slumps and imports rise. Analysts say the correction could last into 2026.

Fire crews found a minimally burned dog after a bridge-side blaze in Fremont; police say the cause of death is unclear and Animal Services is seeking tips.

Nardi has opened on Telegraph Ave., serving Ethiopian and Eritrean breakfasts — enkulal firfir, genfo, dulet and a sharable Nardi special are on the morning menu.

San Francisco firefighters responded after the Seneca Hotel on Sixth Street caught fire; residents were evacuated and details remain limited.

Patchy morning fog clears to sunny, gusty afternoons; highs climb into the 70s by the weekend. Mariners should heed advisories.

Next Chapter, a cocktail-forward lounge blending Peruvian and Mediterranean small plates, is set for 142 Minna in SoMa with a soft opening aimed for late March.

A 46-year-old unhoused man was struck and killed while lying in a westbound lane on the 7100 block of San Leandro Street; police are investigating.

County officials say scammers are posing as planning staff and demanding wire transfers tied to permits. Verify sender addresses and report suspicious messages to IC3.