The Forest Service will gather about 450 Montgomery Pass horses beginning July 8 to protect Mono Lake wetlands, reigniting tribal and legal fights over the herd.

A former assistant chief of psychiatry at Kaiser South Sacramento has sued the health system, alleging racist language, patient mistreatment and retaliation after she reported concerns.

Cool mornings and gusty southwest winds keep the coast chilly; a Beach Hazards Statement warns of sneaker waves through 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

Cool, clear morning in San Jose; inland highs near 83°F and breezy afternoons. Pacific beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement for sneaker waves through Wednesday.

A one‑alarm blaze burned at a multi‑story church at California and Broderick in San Francisco. No injuries were reported and crews remain on scene.

Councilwoman Cecilia Taylor won’t seek another term, leaving the Belle Haven seat vacant and District 1 without a candidate. Four people have filed to run for three council seats so far.

A San Leandro man was arrested after allegedly arranging to meet a 15‑year‑old during a multi‑agency sting that freed two adult victims, police say. The suspect is booked in Marin County.

The Archdiocese of San Francisco agreed to pay $395M and adopt transparency and child‑protection reforms to resolve more than 500 historic abuse claims.

Police shut down an unsanctioned "Stud Alley" party in SoMa and arrested 20 people after two gatherings and reports of vandalism over Pride weekend.

Stanford opposed a federal National Register nomination for the former Sigma Chi house at 550 Lasuen Mall even after state and federal reviewers signaled its significance.

A small helicopter crashed near Reid-Hillview Airport Monday, injuring two people and snarling traffic on eastbound Tully Road.

San Francisco’s 50 United Nations Plaza has been rededicated as the Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building in a ceremony led by Sen. Alex Padilla. Family and city officials attended.

The Archdiocese of San Francisco has closed 138‑year‑old St. Brigid Academy weeks before the fall term, leaving families of specialized learners racing to find new placements. Deposits will be refunded, officials told parents.