Neighbors and first responders say last fall's Filbert Street fire exposed how hoarding disorders turn homes into hazards as city services face deep budget pressure.

Morning fog will give way to mild sun, but Pacific Coast beaches are dangerous today with a High Surf Advisory and sneaker-wave risk.

Herbst Manor, the storied Pacific Heights Georgian at 2800 Pacific Ave, is under contract after relisting at $10.99M. The 8,000+ sq ft home has returned to pending status after years on and off the market.

A house on Rosewood Drive in San Bruno was gutted by a Friday fire; police and fire crews responded and the city urged people to avoid the area. Authorities have not yet confirmed a cause or injuries.

Holiday crowds have choked Alpine County's tiny roads and SNO‑Parks, prompting supervisors to consider patrols, permits and steep fines.

Dominique Crenn’s Monsieur Dior pairs couture‑inspired plates with a lounge of two‑piece bar bites atop Dior’s Rodeo Drive flagship. The menu lets Bay Area diners sample Crenn’s pastry and truffle work without a full tasting ticket.

Waymo says it built a Genie 3–backed 'World Model' to generate camera and lidar simulations for rare‑event training, a move the company says will speed its robotaxi expansion.

Community Services Agency says it will skip CDBG money rather than verify immigration status or limit referrals, a move that puts senior meals and other services at risk. Leaders will press local partners and donors to fill the gap.

Peninsula Clean Energy lowered generation rates so San Mateo customers will pay roughly 10% less than PG&E; the agency says customers have saved about $225 million since 2016.

Sausalito officials say sandbags and portable pumps kept key waterfront roads dry during a recent king-tide cycle. Leaders warn the measures are a stopgap as higher tides return.

Napa County planners approved Hourglass Winery’s recovery permit, allowing the Calistoga estate to rebuild its cave, add tasting spaces and double production after the Glass Fire.

The city is offering $50K–$100K grants plus broker help to activate vacant storefronts in the Excelsior and nearby corridors, with applications due Feb. 13.

Caltrans reports nearly 600 encampments cleared and 27,000 cubic yards of debris removed across the Bay Area, with Santa Clara county accounting for 223 sites.