The National Weather Service San Francisco warns of dense fog, hazardous beach conditions, and minor coastal flooding in the Bay Area, with advisories in effect through Saturday.

Federal filings say a Danville event planner and others used Super Bowl tickets and a prepaid “bank” of gift cards to steer which wines appeared on California grocery shelves. The charges connect producers, a major distributor and retail buyers.

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink opens in Union Square, San Francisco, becoming a hub for holiday activities and local business engagement, alongside economic revival efforts.

Oakland's Morcom Rose Garden was hit by thieves, leading to the loss of 51 rose bushes and thousands in damages, stirring frustration among volunteers and local officials.

The National Weather Service warns of hazardous beach and ocean conditions in the San Francisco/Bay Area through Saturday, urging caution due to strong currents, high tides, and a Coastal Flood Advisory.

The woman who shattered the marble ceiling and became Congress's most powerful fundraiser is stepping aside after nearly four decades—and the battle to succeed her is already shaping up to be one of San Francisco's nastiest political fights in memory.

State filings show HPE, Hitachi Vantara and Sunnyvale‑based Cepheid are trimming staff across Silicon Valley, adding to a continuing wave of tech layoffs.

The Brentwood Police face allegations of misconduct after Yolanda Ramirez, 72, died following her arrest. Her family claims mistreatment by the police led to her death and has filed a wrongful death claim.

Dominick Valle-Buitrago was arrested for sexually assaulting a child in Golden Gate Park, facing multiple felonies, amid increased local security measures.

A big‑rig overturned on eastbound Highway 4 at the Contra Loma exit in Antioch Tuesday, blocking left lanes and snarling the morning commute before lanes reopened midday.

Two SJSU students joined Y Combinator with Stratus, an AI co‑pilot that transcribes airport radio and flags potential hazards. They paused classes to focus on Demo Day.

Palo Alto police are investigating a hate crime involving racist graffiti at a local park, calling for public assistance in the case. No suspects have been identified yet.

A fire at Avenue Liquor Store in Redwood City claimed two lives; firefighters discovered the bodies during efforts to control the blaze. Investigations are ongoing.