A new California law requires most store‑bought corn tortillas and masa products to be fortified with folic acid starting next week, with small bakers exempted. Officials say the aim is to reduce neural‑tube birth defects.

Two Mammoth Mountain ski patrollers were caught in an avalanche during mitigation work; one was seriously injured and the resort suspended operations for the day. Forecasters and the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center warned of high avalanche danger after heavy snowfall.

A California appeals court ruled that a former San Francisco deputy sheriff's fraud conviction did not meet the statutory test for pension forfeiture, preserving her CalPERS benefits.

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ nightclub Oasis is saved from closing by a substantial donation from philanthropists Mary and Mark Stevens, allowing it to purchase its building and plan for a vibrant future.

San Francisco's Richmond District residents are disturbed by loud PG&E generators after a power outage, with noise levels reaching 100 decibels and no clear end-date communicated for their operation.

A Deep Origin‑led consortium won up to $31.7M from ARPA‑H; La Jolla’s Sanford Burnham Prebys will help build AI and tissue models to predict toxicity and speed drug development.

A judge dismissed the murder charge against Isaac Landry in the Emeryville killing tied to a San Pablo Avenue confrontation. The alleged shooter remains charged.

Chilly weather and a dry spell are expected in the Bay Area, with clear skies and cooler temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service San Francisco. Conditions are set to improve for mariners by Monday.

Fieldwork Brewing Co. is opening new venues in San Francisco's Mission Rock area, including an outdoor beer garden and a taproom, despite a national decline in craft beer sales.

The San Francisco International Wine Competition disqualified Russian wines due to U.S. sanctions, reflecting the larger context of global solidarity amid Russia-Ukraine tensions.

Startup Lunatrain is launching private charter train services on Amtrak routes, with luxury experiences from the Bay Area to Southern California and Denver. Prices range from $10,000 to $18,500.

A suspicious package at SFO's Terminal 1 caused delays and a temporary closure, leading to police involvement and advisements for travelers to reroute. Terminal 1 later reopened.

A Brentwood traffic stop on Christmas Eve turned deadly when officers say a driver grabbed a rifle; the Contra Costa DA has opened a parallel investigation.