Warren Buffett just casually told his lunch partner something on live TV that his lunch partner didn't know yet — and it involves a potentially eight-figure personal check. The greatest philanthropic meal ticket in history is officially back, with a Bay Area twist.

San Francisco nonprofit Urban Alchemy’s shelter model has split opinion after it took over Santa Fe’s Pete’s Place; city invoices and reports are now prompting closer scrutiny.

An independent investigator found a CCSF union leader violated anti‑harassment policies after a recorded, expletive‑filled tirade that targeted a Jewish instructor.

Glide’s new Tenderloin barbershop pairs free haircuts with counseling, housing help and overdose prevention aimed at older Black men.

JPMorgan Chase launched the American Dream Initiative to back small businesses with lending, coaching and local investments.

San Francisco's emergency office warned of a multi‑carrier outage Monday night; 911 remained online and residents were told to use Wi‑Fi calling or landlines if phones won't connect.

UCLA's State of Latinos in California report finds Latinos drive the state's labor force but face persistent wage gaps and industry segregation.

A $10 million SuperLotto Plus ticket was sold at a Fremont 7‑Eleven; another Bay Area ticket paid $180,558 in Walnut Creek. Winners have 180 days to claim.

Patches of Psilocybe cyanescens have been spotted in wood‑chip beds at Google, Genentech and 23andMe — and local foragers say they sometimes harvest pounds during peak season. The finds sit inside a messy legal and safety picture.

Planned cuts to eight special-education classes could trigger dozens of layoffs and squeeze classrooms that serve medically fragile students.

Heightened gate checks, suspended Trusted Traveler access and rising local tensions have left Travis AFB families and Fairfield residents on edge as the Iran conflict unfolds.

City Council approved converting the Branham Lane modular shelter into permanent supportive housing after months of complaints, an operator change and an arrest. The city will provide an implementation update by Aug. 31.

Ravenswood has placed a $70M bond on the June ballot after The Primary School announced it will close, a move that could push 400+ students into the district.