A BOEM draft would put Pacific waters back on the leasing map. Conservationists and coastal businesses warn the move could threaten tourism, sanctuaries and local jobs.

More than 100 people rallied at Mexican Heritage Plaza to denounce U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Local activists called the operation illegal and urged oversight.

A military marine flare washed ashore near Vicente Street and was safely detonated by bomb squads Sunday; the beach reopened later that night.

Castro boutique wine and liquor store Bottle Bacchanal (4126 18th Street) has announced it will close after nearly four years in the Castro.

A Monday storm will bring the heaviest rain to the North Bay, with up to 4 inches possible in mountain terrain and coastal advisories in effect.

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria Jones, was found dead at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco on New Year's Day. Cause of death is not yet released.

San Francisco's 38th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling program encourages residents to compost holiday trees from Jan 2-16, 2026, reducing landfill waste and fire risks.

The NWS San Francisco has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory and cautions against potential flooding, dangerous beach conditions, and a chance of thunderstorms. A respite in wet weather is expected with cooler temperatures to follow.

Palo Alto Networks is reportedly negotiating a roughly $400M purchase of Israeli startup Koi, which builds a supply‑chain gateway for endpoints. Talks are said to include a preliminary MOU.

New reporting challenges the online conspiracy around Suchir Balaji’s death, pointing to official autopsy findings and surveillance footage.

The Waterfront Restaurant on Pier 7 has posted 'permanently closed' signs after decades on the Embarcadero. Owners cited steep pandemic-era revenue drops and the future of the pier is uncertain.

A 93-year-old Fremont man surrendered after telling police he shot his spouse in a parking lot. Detectives opened homicide case #260103003 and the DA will review the evidence.

Ilcha, a Korean restaurant in San Francisco, is closing on Valentine's Day, as announced on Instagram and reported by The San Francisco Chronicle. The owners express gratitude for the support.