San Francisco will pay $750K to settle a wrongful‑termination suit after a former OCME worker alleged a top official tossed an unidentified skull. The Board must still approve the ordinance.

Two men were shot early Tuesday in East Oakland after someone in a van opened fire; investigators say both victims are stable and police are seeking video and tips.

The Dow closed above 50,000 as chip stocks and AI optimism powered a broad rally; President Trump credited tariffs and predicted still-higher gains. Analysts warn the move could be narrow and fragile.

Six‑pack ticket packages for the A’s June Las Vegas homestand go on sale Feb. 18, with priority-list access and a lineup of game-day giveaways.

Two more arrests bring the number of suspects to four after a violent Jan. 18 smash-and-grab at a Yuba City jewelry store that injured the owner.

A national survey finds widespread wage pessimism, and San Francisco's high housing and living costs are prompting many women to delay homebuying, parenthood and career moves.

Nine alleged Ghost Town gang members were sentenced to a combined 709 months for a 2022 robbery spree that targeted Bay Area small businesses.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office renewed a plea for tips in the 1975 Castro Valley homicide of Geraldine Thomas.

A $537.3 million settlement with the Dragados‑Flatiron contractor and a bill to let the rail inspector general withhold records have lawmakers demanding answers. Timing and secret sessions have sparked calls for more oversight.

The FBI says a Fresno man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after running two real-estate investment firms that solicited investor funds. The plea follows an FBI Sacramento probe.

SMC Alert warned drivers to avoid a stretch of Edgewood Road Monday night after a large structure fire; officials advised alternate routes while crews responded.

Rain arrives Tuesday afternoon with a chance of evening thunderstorms and gusty south winds along the Central Coast.

Woodland Park tenants pressed a former owner to drop an appeal after a rent board ordered more than $200,000 in rebates following habitability findings. Organizers say the payouts are needed now.