More than 1,000 gathered at the Ferry Building to demand regime change in Iran as reports of deadly crackdowns at home stoke exiled activists.

OpenAI acquired Torch, a health data startup, to improve ChatGPT Health, potentially changing how people access and interact with their medical information.

Survivors Ziv Abud and Eliya Cohen spoke Sunday at Congregation Chevra Thilim, recounting the Nova festival shelter attack and Cohen's roughly 505‑day captivity.

A jury convicted Ryan Garner in the 2019 beating of his mother, longtime San Jose teacher Cynthia Mykkanen. On Monday a judge sentenced him to 25 years to life as family members spoke in court.

A Redwood City dispatcher says she was bullied after reporting a supervisor and has sued San Mateo County, alleging retaliation that she says led to a miscarriage.

State Senator Scott Wiener revises his viewpoint on Israeli actions in Gaza, now labeling them as genocide, sparking criticism for perceived political opportunism from campaign rivals.

A seven‑foot ornate Nile monitor was found in an Alameda rental after tenants moved out; police and animal‑control partners removed it and transferred it to East Bay Vivarium.

A woman convicted in a 2011 East Palo Alto DUI crash has been recommended for parole again; the Board’s decision now goes to the governor for review.

Macy's will close 14 stores, including one near the Bay Area, aligning with its strategy to adapt to shifts in consumer shopping preferences and increase digital engagement.

Apple has partnered with Google to enhance Siri using Google's Gemini AI models, aiming to advance iPhone and iPad AI features while maintaining privacy standards.

San Francisco officials and potential new owners plan to refurbish the Oceanwide Center property at 50 First Street.

San Francisco still funds one-way travel to reunite people experiencing homelessness, but just 444 accepted the offer last year. Advocates say relocation helps some but can displace others.

Mayor Daniel Lurie announced state legislation to let judges, with county approval, include involuntary medication in assisted outpatient treatment for people in severe crisis.