San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences described 72 new species in 2025 — from a Galápagos heron to a fuzzy Big Bend wildflower and a shy deep‑sea fish.

Boston Scientific is set to acquire Penumbra Inc. for roughly $14.5 billion to expand its vascular therapy products, with the transaction involving cash and stock.

Affiliates of Kaiser Permanente will pay $556 million to settle DOJ claims they inflated Medicare Advantage payments by adding diagnoses after visits. Former employees stand to receive about $95 million.

Dozens of advocates confronted a city task force after it recommended abolishing three homelessness oversight committees. They warn the decision would strip residents of independent watchdogs.

Family-run Twisted Donuts on Noriega mixes classic doughnuts with weekend experiments that have turned the Sunset into a sweet destination. Owner Paul Lim shared the family's story on KRON4.

Rene Denis has filed for a liquor license for a Mission Bay spot listed as Noches at 301 King St. The restaurateur says "Noches" is only part of the name.

A bid to reopen the Great Highway in SF to weekday car traffic failed to secure enough support for the June ballot. Supervisor Wong, though disappointed, faces continued debate and a potential November ballot push.

A 17‑story, 180‑foot proposal at 700 Irwin would add 200 apartments — including 30 affordable units — and set off debate over traffic, density and state housing deadlines.

Three suspects were arrested after a failed armed carjacking and chase involving San Leandro and neighboring police, with the aid of Flock cameras and tactical law enforcement support.

Inspectors found extensive evidence of mice inside one of San Francisco’s most storied bars. Now the clock is ticking on whether it can clean up in time.

Guy Fieri is bringing a free, 10,000‑person Flavortown Tailgate to the Cow Palace on Super Bowl Sunday with live music, sponsor samples and paid VIP upgrades.

A San Francisco judge told defense leaders he will order the Public Defender’s Office to stop declining felony appointments after months of hearings over a caseload crunch. The move forces a quick test of whether courts can assign counsel without compromising representation.

A suspect, Ryan Hardy, turned himself in after the shooting of an 11-year-old girl in Antioch, who is now stable. The incident seems to be a case of misidentification.