California wildlife officers arrested an individual with 15 poached abalone at Ocean Cove, highlighting efforts to combat poaching and protect abalone populations, amid a state ban on harvesting these species.

Quentin Tarantino names his top 21st-century movies, praises "Black Hawk Down," reveals an emotional response to "Toy Story 3," and critiques "The Hunger Games" for similarities to "Battle Royale."

Martin Mendoza appeared in court for Marissa DiNapoli's murder, with the defense seeking more time to review evidence. The case is marked by intense emotions and community support.

San Francisco supervisors approved a $50,000 settlement resolving the second lawsuit over the GIFT pilot; the ordinance returns for a final vote next week. The agreement includes non‑monetary terms and follows earlier legal fights over targeted guaranteed‑income pilots.

An AC Transit bus drove into a storefront near 68th and Foothill in East Oakland; four people were hospitalized and a structural engineer was called in to inspect the building.

A student was shot in the leg at Burton High School in San Francisco; officials say the victim is stable and a suspect is detained. Investigators are reviewing footage.

Healdsburg police arrested a registered sex offender after phones allegedly showed sexually explicit conversations with teens; police say devices are under forensic review.

Blackstone Inc. acquired the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco for approximately $130 million, signaling confidence in the city's recovery and hospitality sector.

OpenAI is reportedly pursuing a 449,000‑sf Mountain View campus that could house as many as 1,800–2,200 workers and reshape the South Bay job market. Local brokers are marketing the site.

Guerilla Cafe, the North Berkeley coffee shop and gallery that helped launch Red Bay Coffee, has quietly closed after about 19 years. The closure follows reports of a lease ending and a possible rent hike.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved Mayor Daniel Lurie's Family Zoning plan to create 36,000 new housing units by 2031, targeting areas with historic resistance to development.

San Francisco becomes the costliest U.S. city for renters, with a 12% rent increase for a one-bedroom home from the previous year. Rental pressures spread to nearby regions, driven by the tech industry's demand for housing.

Shake Shack is closing its location at San Francisco Centre on Dec. 18 after the building's sale and a new owner's requirement for tenants to vacate, adding to the mall's decline in occupancy.