San Francisco just claimed the top spot among major American cities for downtown office recovery, and the evidence comes from millions of lunch orders that can't be spun or disputed. Even better: local restaurants are surviving at rates that shatter the doom-loop narrative.

Two Monahan Pacific projects — a 13-story tower and an eight-story midrise — go before the San Rafael planning commission Tuesday.

Alice Wong, disability rights advocate and writer, died at 51 due to an infection. She founded the Disability Visibility Project, and her work is in the Library of Congress.

A false fire alarm at San Jose Mineta International Airport's Terminal B caused an evacuation and delays for 15 flights, with one cancellation. Operations resumed by 9:30 p.m.

A Filipino grocery store in Daly City hosts popular "Late Night Madness" events with DJs and street food, transforming shopping aisles into a dance floor.

Fairfield police detail a chase following a traffic stop due to a driver resisting a vehicle search, leading to a pursuit, assault on an officer, and arrest of five suspects with a loaded firearm found.

A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition after nearly drowning at an off-campus fraternity pool. Police are investigating the incident at Alpha Delta Phi. Both the fraternity and university are cooperating and offering support services.

Vallejo police chased a suspect who fled a traffic stop, ending with his arrest and the recovery of a discarded loaded firearm. He was charged with several felonies.

San Jose Police arrested a wanted felon for possessing a stolen vehicle, a loaded gun, drugs, and items used in burglaries, highlighting efforts to improve community safety.

San Francisco is expecting a severe weather shift with rain, winds and potential thunderstorms as a cold front moves in Sunday night, leading to possible flooding and travel disruptions.

Urban raccoons nationwide are physically transforming in ways that mirror how wolves became dogs, and scientists say our garbage is accidentally kickstarting the process. San Francisco's notoriously bold trash bandits could be undergoing the same changes.

Maria Su is to be confirmed as San Francisco school district's permanent superintendent, facing budget cuts and union concerns despite some support for her leadership.

Reshma Kamath is charged with assaulting flight crew and security after a disruptive incident on Air India flight 173.