San Francisco celebrates the holiday season with the return of the Winter Walk near Union Square, featuring a pedestrian promenade, food trucks, a market, and live music.

Fannie Mae is relocating its San Francisco branch to Birmingham, Alabama, without forcing staff moves, in a strategic shift credited to collaborations involving Senator Tuberville, ex-President Trump, and FHFA's Bill Pulte.

EBMUD has raised rates to fund a decade-long capital plan and a major ultraviolet overhaul at Orinda, leading to modest monthly increases for many East Bay households.

A vehicle struck a cable car near California Street and Van Ness Sunday night, injuring three people. The driver fled and police are investigating.

Councilmember Ray Wang apologized after leaving a Dec. 2 Zoom council meeting about a housing project; his exit forced the session to end.

NOAA's 10‑foot sea‑level visualization shows neighborhoods from the Bay Area to Florida in potential inundation zones, and new research warns thousands of hazardous sites could flood by 2100.

A federal panel consolidated nearly 80 lawsuits alleging Roblox enabled child sexual exploitation, sending the cases to a San Francisco court for coordinated pretrial review.

A state audit found EDD paid about $4.6 million in monthly fees for thousands of cellphones and hotspots that went unused. Auditors urged tighter monitoring and a 90‑day cutoff rule.

A 57-year-old woman was killed after being struck mid-block on Eastshore Boulevard early Friday; police say the driver remained at the scene and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Crane Cove Park in San Francisco expanded with new play areas for children and an off-leash dog run, enhanced by community collaboration and funding adjustments from the Port's Southern Waterfront Beautification Fund.

An 18-year-old charged in the death of a Castlemont High teacher returned to court Thursday as the city continues to debate police pursuit rules. The case will be watched closely for its policy implications.

Goodthing’s two-story Palo Alto shop brings pistachio einspänners and Japanese-style cheesecakes to downtown with a full pastry kitchen. Early reviews praise the drinks and sweets despite premium prices.

Mayor Lurie joined a groundbreaking for a 303‑unit mixed‑income tower in Lower Nob Hill, with about a third of units set aside for lower‑income residents.