San Francisco's Health Service System backed Blue Shield in a disputed denial of immunotherapy for retired firefighter Ken Jones, a ruling that has left his family and fellow firefighters furious. The decision raises fresh questions about how the city reviews coverage disputes.

A south-San Jose Motel 6/Super 8 complex is in Chapter 11 after falling behind on a $21.7M loan as Choice Hotels pushes for a trustee to take control. The case underscores pressure on budget hotels across the Bay Area.

A 70-unit condo is proposed at 910 Webster, replacing Webster Oaks and promising 20% affordable units plus rooftop amenities as it heads to a pre-screening review.

A larger second flu peak has hit Sonoma and Napa counties as H3N2 and rising wastewater signals push test positivity and hospital visits higher. Health officials urge vaccination and early treatment.

FBI data show Bay Area romance-scam losses jumped in 2025, with San Francisco reporting $6.34M. Victims say AI-made profiles and fake crypto platforms were the lure.

Marin Republicans flagged dozens of alleged “dead” voters from last November’s Prop. 50 tally; the county’s registrar says a review found only a few deceased records and no votes cast after death.

Los Gatos unexpectedly flipped a projected $3.1M deficit into a $4.3M midyear surplus; council reprioritized homelessness and transportation projects.

Golden Gate University plans to shrink its physical footprint in San Francisco, concentrate in-person classes into twice-a-semester "campus weekends," and expand global online programs as redevelopment plans at 536 Mission advance.

A former Daly City officer faces child‑abuse and weapons charges after prosecutors say deputies seized a modified assault rifle and a 4‑year‑old arrived at preschool with visible injuries.

San Jose Rep. Sam Liccardo cosponsored a bill to reroute tens of billions from ICE to local police grants. The proposal faces committee hurdles as Congress debates DHS funding.

A tentative $183 million contract ends the city's first teachers strike in nearly 50 years, delivering modest raises and phased-in family health care while tightening SFUSD's reserves.

AT&T plans to reopen its flagship at One Powell in Union Square, reversing a 2023 closure and joining other national retailers returning to downtown San Francisco.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to a sunny afternoon. Rain returns late Saturday with heavier periods Sunday–Wednesday and gusty winds.