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Residents in Hunters Point report persistent standing water around a development site, turning streets and a park into a 'swamp' and reviving contamination and flood concerns.
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Spotty showers today; heavier rain and gusty south winds arrive Monday night into Tuesday. Expect slick roads and possible localized flooding in hillier areas.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
After 33 speed cameras went live, San Francisco saw traffic citations spike to about 122,000 in 2025. The city points to big drops in speeding at camera locations while critics worry about fines and equity.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A head-on collision on Highway 4 east of Milton Road killed one person and injured others, closing the highway while CHP investigates.
Cold, blustery Saturday in San Francisco with a low‑40s start. Gusty south winds today; heaviest rain expected Monday night into Tuesday.
Retail & Industry in ...
Crews and filings show a new market called "La Rancho" is prepping to open at 3101 24th St in the Mission, taking over the longtime Philz site.
At his murder trial, Varinder Singh told jurors he feared relatives and said he stabbed his sister-in-law — a claim prosecutors sharply dispute.
Parents in Saratoga pressed the district after officials acknowledged an uncleared adult participated in Redwood Middle after‑school activities; an outside investigator and a Change.org petition are now pushing for answers.
Politics & Govt in ...
Antonio Lawson has been named executive director of Oakland’s police watchdog, stepping in as CPRA faces staffing and procedural shortfalls. His state-level legal background is central to the hire.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Stanford researchers report a nasal vaccine that blocked viruses, bacteria and allergens in mice. Human trials will require years of testing and funding.
A Vallejo man struck on Sacramento Street on Feb. 5 died after being hospitalized, police said. The Traffic Division is investigating and seeking tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
An affiliate of AXS Opportunity Fund paid roughly $45.3M for the Concord Technology Center, a steep markdown from its 2018 price. The deal underscores continued distress in parts of the Bay Area office market.
A court security officer shot a man outside the James R. Browning Courthouse on Jan. 26 after the man allegedly advanced with a knife; federal prosecutors later charged him with assault.
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