U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts halted the policy of ICE arresting immigrants at courthouses, affecting Northern and Central California and extending to Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan.

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.

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.

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 users reported phishing emails that urged recipients to send bitcoin and even promised to multiply funds; screenshots show a Grubhub-like sender address.

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.

Longtime all-you-can-eat sushi spot Sushi Delight (1946 Market Street) has announced it will close after more than 25 years.

Christmas gifts were stolen from residents at Thomas Paine Square Apartments, San Francisco, with property management employees implicated and terminated following video evidence.

A federal jury in San Francisco will hear claims that a former Google engineer copied detailed AI infrastructure files; jury selection is scheduled for early January.

The Bay Area faces severe weather with warnings for thunderstorms, flooding, high winds, and marine hazards. Beachgoers are advised to avoid beaches due to dangerous conditions.

A key union has backed the controversial Marina Safeway tower project which grants the developers a state fast-track to break ground. This flies in the face of Mayor Lurie who uncharacteristically opposed the move to create both luxury and affordable housing.

Q’s Halal Pizza on San Pablo Avenue mixes halal pies with biryani, kabobs and samosas; its gyro plate — lamb, basmati and two sauces — is already drawing praise.

Bay Area office transactions doubled in 2025, with San Jose tech firms and opportunistic buyers fueling roughly $6.2B in year‑to‑date sales.