Mission Tenants Dodge Eviction Bullet With Land Trust Rescue
The San Francisco Community Land Trust bought a five-unit Mission building for $1.55M, preserving rent-controlled homes and easing displacement fears for about a dozen longtime tenants.
Castro Reels as 'Replacement.AI' Billboards Declare Humans 'No Longer Necessary'
A provocative billboard campaign and a brazen website called Replacement.AI have landed on San Francisco streets — and people are asking whether it’s art, a stunt, or a warning.
Christmas Eve Crash Chaos On I-280 Near Sunnyvale Leaves Two Dead
An elderly man and a woman were killed when their car struck the center median and overturned on I‑280 near SR‑85 in Sunnyvale on Christmas Eve. CHP investigators are probing the cause.
Aging Marin Lifeline Finally Gets Fix as Board OKs San Geronimo Pipeline Overhaul
Marin Water won board approval to replace two leaky pipeline crossings over San Geronimo Creek. Construction is planned for late summer with wildlife safeguards.
San Francisco International Airport Hit by Weather Delays on Christmas Day, Hundreds of Travelers Affected
Strong winds and winter weather on Christmas Day caused flight delays at San Francisco International Airport, with arrivals initially capped at 25 per hour and later 28. Nearly 200 flights were delayed, affecting travelers' festive plans.
Waymo Enhances Autonomous Vehicle Software After Contributing to San Francisco Blackout Traffic Chaos
Waymo's autonomous vehicles were stuck during a San Francisco blackout, causing traffic issues. The company is updating its software for better response to power failures and has trained responders for such incidents.
Bay Area on High Alert: Flood Watch & Severe Weather Warnings as Atmospheric River Strikes San Francisco Region
The NWS has extended a Flood Watch in San Francisco due to heavy rains and winds, warning of potential floods, wind damage, and advising extreme caution.
Waymos Froze During the SF Blackout—Now the Company's Racing to Fix It
When one-third of San Francisco went dark last Saturday, hundreds of Waymo robotaxis didn't just lose their way—they became obstacles themselves, freezing at intersections and turning a power crisis into a traffic nightmare. The company's explanation reveals just how unprepared autonomous vehicles are for the kind of infrastructure failures San Francisco residents know all too well.
Larkspur "Middle Income" Apartment Giant Sold Off After Bond Default
Serenity at Larkspur, a 342‑unit complex, sold after default on municipal bonds. City reports warn taxpayers lost roughly $3M a year while the project underperformed.
Bay Area Grubhub Diners Slammed With Brazen Bitcoin Scam
Bay Area Grubhub users reported phishing emails that urged recipients to send bitcoin and even promised to multiply funds; screenshots show a Grubhub-like sender address.
San Francisco Man Sentenced to Over 25 Years for Multiple Rape Charges Involving Family Members
Sergio Alvarado receives over 25 years in prison for multiple sexual assault convictions involving family members, with the San Francisco DA's office highlighting the victims' bravery.












