Pacifica Bus Crash Turns Fatal For 75-Year-Old Driver
A 75-year-old motorist who rear-ended a SamTrans bus in Pacifica on Jan. 8 died after being hospitalized, officials said. Authorities are withholding her name pending notification of next of kin.
SF Pastry Stars Plot Weekend Baking Takeover In West Oakland
Two SF-trained bakers are opening weekend bakeries at West Oakland's O2 makers' campus — one focused on Chinese-American pastries and one on inventive sourdough. Theyshare a small, self-funded space and will sell limited batches on weekends.
Newark School Boss Hit With Felony Rap In Wage Theft Uproar
A former Newark private‑school principal was arraigned this week on felony wage‑theft, embezzlement and tax‑evasion charges tied to nearly $688,000 in alleged unpaid wages and penalties.
Bay Area Gets Sprinkles After Two Dry Weeks as Weak Storm Teases Real Rain
After 14 days of relentless sunshine, parts of the Bay Area finally sees something resembling rain Thursday—though "sprinkles" and "a few hundredths of an inch" might be overselling it. The real drama? Forecast models are fighting over whether actual rain returns in late January, and weekend winds could hit 30 mph in the hills.
Sacramento Senators Blast Newsom Over ‘Secret’ Budget, Demand Numbers Now
A bipartisan group of California senators pressed Gov. Newsom for detailed budget numbers Thursday, citing conflicting forecasts and volatile AI-driven revenues.
Arista Winery Closes After 2024 Vintage in Healdsburg
Arista Winery, a Russian River favorite, will stop producing wine after its 2024 vintage. The family sold the Westside Road estate in 2025 and is releasing the last bottles while supplies last.
Golden Gate Suicide Nets Drop Jump Deaths To Zero In Late 2025
New numbers and local reporting show zero confirmed suicides at the Golden Gate Bridge in the second half of 2025 after stainless‑steel nets were completed. Officials and research advocates call the early results a major win for means‑restriction efforts.












