Early winter counts put western monarchs near historic lows, with mid‑season tallies in the low thousands and local groves logging only a handful of butterflies.

A Stockton shopper won $1 million on a San Francisco 49ers Scratchers ticket purchased at the March Lane Food 4 Less, the California Lottery says.

A Seattle shop filmed staff burning a Fred Warner jersey with a Boring Company flamethrower, then pulled the post after fans slammed the stunt.

A stolen vehicle that San Francisco police tried to stop sparked a Bay Bridge chase that left three motorists hurt and ended in Redwood City with arrests. Authorities say the injured suffered non-life-threatening wounds.

The Bay Area just survived record flooding from New Year's storms, then got treated to a week of stunning sunshine and warm afternoons. Now forecasters say that perfect weather is about to change—and rain could be back before the month ends.

A federal court blocked a 15% cap on research overhead, preserving negotiated rates that fund labs, staff and clinical trials.

Ashley St. Clair says Grok undressed and sexualized her in AI‑generated images, including one tied to a photo of her at 14. xAI has moved to federal court and countersued in Texas.

A Pacific Heights Victorian that went viral on TikTok during a 2025 estate sale is now listed for $5.995M. The six-bedroom home includes a rare adjacent garden parcel.

A lane change on I-80 caused a Subaru to flip, resulting in minor injuries. The CHP post praised seatbelt use and quick first responder action, while reminding drivers to be cautious in construction zones.

Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell reached a last-minute deal to stay open, resolving a dispute with its landlord, Regency Centers, over rent increases. Local support played a key role in the agreement.

Baykeeper sued Alco Iron & Metal Co. for alleged Clean Water Act violations, asserting stormwater runoff from their San Leandro scrapyard pollutes the San Francisco Bay. Alco defends their environmental commitment.

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's bid for California's unredacted voter rolls, calling the request "unprecedented and illegal." The ruling is the first major judicial rebuke of the nationwide data push.

The article discusses the slight decline in overdose deaths in San Francisco, with a focus on efforts to address the ongoing public health crisis, particularly those related to fentanyl.