Cornell Harris was convicted of vandalism for kicking down a neighbor's door on Eddy Street, San Francisco, with evidence including witness testimony and video surveillance.

A judge approved a $4.6 million settlement after allegations that a Jr. Sharks coach sexually abused a player in 2021; the accused coach faces sentencing this week.

A woman gave birth in a Waymo driverless car en route to a hospital in San Francisco; both mother and baby arrived safely. Waymo contacted 911 after detecting unusual activity, but reached the hospital beforehand.

An investigation suggests Instacart's AI algorithms cause significant price fluctuations, potentially costing customers more, despite the company's claims of affordability efforts.

San Jose's BART Silicon Valley extension is on schedule and budget, with significant progress on construction for a 2028 start, and encompasses urban renewal efforts, including the demolition of a blighted building.

Brussels has opened an antitrust probe into Google’s use of publishers’ articles and YouTube uploads for AI, investigating compensation and access rules for creators.

Zillow predicts modest, uneven movement for California housing in 2026 — Bay Area softness alongside small gains in San Diego and L.A., with rates staying high.

Mayor Matt Mahan led gubernatorial hopefuls through the new Cherry Avenue tiny‑home village and blamed Sacramento for cutting homelessness funding. He urged the next governor to step in.

Palo Alto city leaders voted to ban "vanlording," prohibiting renting RVs on public streets, with violators facing fines and towing. Concerns were raised about the impact on those reliant on RVs for housing due to costly traditional housing.

A Napa County lawsuit accuses La Tapatia Markets of negligence after two employees died of carbon monoxide and state inspectors issued citations.

Lucasfilm will re-release a newly restored 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars on Feb. 19, 2027 — the version where Han shoots first — reviving memories of SF’s Coronet. Ticketing details will appear on StarWars.com.

A vehicle fire spread to a garage in Loma Mar; multiple agencies, including CAL FIRE, responded. Firefighters, hindered by challenging access, contained the blaze quickly, preventing further damage.

A $5,000 Alamo Square listing prompted applicants to submit "best offers," highlighting how soaring rents and thin inventories are turning even rentals into auctions. Legal and policy questions are emerging as tenants scramble.