A federal judge temporarily blocked the Education Department from withholding roughly $4.9 billion from California after the state sued over FERPA findings about gender‑identity records.

Builder sentiment eased to 36 in February as affordability keeps many buyers sidelined and trials of discounts and incentives climb. The NAHB survey shows traffic and sales expectations falling ahead of spring.

An AlertSF notice reported a power outage on Treasure Island's south end; SFPUC crews are working to restore service.

A San Francisco appeals panel will reexamine the CPUC’s NEM 3.0 rooftop‑solar rules after a state Supreme Court remand, a fight with big stakes for homeowners and installers.

Teamsters Local 2010 called a Feb. 17–20 unfair labor practice strike across CSU campuses; Sac State says classes will continue while pickets may slow campus access.

Rain and thunderstorms hit San Francisco Tuesday; gusts and minor bayfront flooding could slow commutes. Expect slick roads and short‑lived ponding at high tide.

Bad Bunny privately bought out Macarena in Palo Alto after his Super Bowl performance, turning the new tapas spot into an intimate after-party for close friends and family.

San Francisco will update century‑old flower‑stand rules that limited permits to family members, opening downtown corners to new vendors under PermitSF reforms.

A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham makes its Cal Performances debut at Zellerbach Hall with three works danced to live jazz, including the Bay Area premiere of 2x4.

The Warriors signed Long Island Nets wing Nate Williams to a two‑way deal Monday, filling their final two‑way slot and adding another scoring wing. Williams has averaged roughly 17.9 PPG in the G League this season.

Just Equations names California among five states that have tightened the bridge between high‑school math and college expectations and outlines practical steps to cut remediation. The report points to dual enrollment, senior‑year readiness and clearer university expectations.

Truckee police arrested a 15-year-old after shots were fired in the Save Mart parking lot; no one was injured and investigators are still looking for the weapon.

Butter And Crumble is opening a cake-focused café at 301 Union Street this summer, bringing slices, espresso and room for whole cakes to North Beach. The new spot follows the bakery’s popular Francisco Street shop.