BAAQMD’s Clean HEET grants will pay homeowners up to $10,500 to replace wood or pellet stoves with electric heat pumps; applications are open through July 14, 2026.

SFMTA warned that subway service was slowed between Castro and Civic Center while controllers conducted a safety check after a reported intruder.

Trustees approved 33 position cuts and will discontinue Napa Valley College’s adaptive physical education program starting in 2026–27, a change administrators say is driven by projected budget shortfalls. The decision drew a packed meeting and hours of public comment.

Keith Urban will headline Country Summer in Santa Rosa June 12–14. Early‑bird three‑day passes start at $185 and new VIP packages are part of the rollout.

San Francisco's Health Service System backed Blue Shield in a disputed denial of immunotherapy for retired firefighter Ken Jones, a ruling that has left his family and fellow firefighters furious. The decision raises fresh questions about how the city reviews coverage disputes.

FBI data show Bay Area romance-scam losses jumped in 2025, with San Francisco reporting $6.34M. Victims say AI-made profiles and fake crypto platforms were the lure.

Sunny Friday is your last dry window; rain moves back in late Saturday, with several inches possible and dangerous surf along the coast.

A protest on 9th Street forced Market Street buses onto Mission, snarling downtown commutes. SFMTA says it will update when the corridor clears.

A snug British pub in Hayes Valley has quietly sold out nightly since opening, serving scotch eggs, Guinness pie and a much‑praised sticky toffee pudding. The room’s lived‑in charm and roast dinners have pushed it onto local must‑book lists.

Mendocino Farms opened in Persimmon Place, Dublin, and says it will add Mill Valley and Concord locations in 2026.

Supervisors approved mid‑year cuts that remove $183 million from the county health budget and delete 365 positions. Measure A will help, but a multimillion‑dollar gap remains.

Armed private security stood near Fairmont Elementary last week, prompting parents to demand answers from PG&E and school officials. Neighbors say they want clearer rules on armed contractors near campuses.

A pedestrian died Tuesday night on Stevenson Boulevard after being struck by two vehicles; police say one driver stayed and another fled.