Patchy fog clears to a sunny afternoon; rain returns late Saturday with several wet, windy days ahead.

Formula 1 is trading the track for the Marina waterfront as Yuki Tsunoda brings the championship-winning RB7 to the streets of San Francisco for a free, high-octane spectacle. Get ready for a symphony of V8 engines and world-class stunt driving in one of the city's most scenic settings.

A woman was killed and two others were seriously injured when a BMW ran off southbound U.S. 101 near Petaluma Wednesday night. Investigators say speed and wet roads likely played a role.

Yosemite is not requiring reservations for the Horsetail Fall “firefall” during the Feb. 10–26, 2026 window. Park staff are deploying traffic controls and urging winter-ready gear and patience.

San Francisco is launching a limited PermitSF portal Friday, but questions about the $5.9M OpenGov deal have turned the rollout into a political test for Mayor Daniel Lurie.

Sutter Health is exploring a medical center at Morgan Hill’s Rosewood campus, tied to master‑plan changes that would allow far more medical space and taller buildings.

Clearlake handed management of its troubled city shelter to a local nonprofit, which says it's racing to treat animals and recruit volunteers.

Patchy fog this morning clears to sunshine with highs near 64°F. Rain returns Saturday night with heavier totals and hazardous coastal surf.

Bacio di Latte opened at Santana Row and marked the debut with a free-gelato giveaway, matching donations for Martha's Kitchen.

A big rig struck the 32-foot totem pole outside Ray’s Food Place in Weed late Tuesday, leaving the midcentury roadside landmark badly damaged.

A Commonwealth Fund breakdown of federal data shows premiums plus deductibles took up about 10% of median family income in 2024, with wide state gaps that could squeeze middle‑class households. The burden is highest in some Southern states and lowest in D.C.

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan launched Garry’s List, a statewide nonprofit to publish voter guides, commission policy research and host events aimed at pro‑growth candidates.

Showers and a chance of thunderstorms will hit Oakland today; expect slick roads and choppy coastal waters.