A man was arrested for the theft of a French Bulldog named Hank in the Castro district; the SFPD continues to investigate, urging the public to provide any information.

Federal prosecutors say a Fresno resident threatened to kill a Langley man and sent a photo of the victim’s car; RCMP and the FBI worked together to secure charges.

A state panel found California law lets prosecutors use gendered evidence to undercut women’s self‑defense claims and urged judges to screen that material before juries.

SFMOMA and MoAD named Cornelia Stokes their first Assistant Curator of the Art of the African Diaspora; the three‑year post begins Jan. 5, 2026 and will sit across both museums.

A Civic Lens poll of 400 likely voters puts Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop early California governor polling, but strategists say a large undecided vote keeps the race fluid.

The Planning Commission approved Empire Records’ plan to remake One Montgomery into its global HQ after the label agreed to boost public concerts and drop an opt‑out fee. The vote closed a heated debate over a rooftop POPOS and downtown revival strategy.

A white Honda fled after colliding at Ashby and Adeline; a passenger was taken to Highland Hospital and is expected to survive. Police say the stolen vehicle rolled into a parked AC Transit bus.

A speeding car went the wrong way near Bernal and Nevada; Pleasanton police say the driver was arrested for suspected DUI and injuries were minor.

The California Department of Education told Tahoe‑Truckee to move its high‑school sports into the California federation after Nevada tightened transgender‑athlete rules, touching off fights over travel and fairness.

A Reddit clip showing raw meat deliveries at Maiwand Market in Fremont sparked online alarm. The manager and the supplier say procedures were followed and invited inspection.

The NWS San Francisco forecasts a week of heavy rain in the Bay Area, beginning Friday, with consecutive rainstorms posing risks of flash floods, poor drainage, and river flooding. Travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions.

UCSF has purchased 409 and 499 Illinois in Mission Bay — including the former FibroGen tower — to relocate its School of Dentistry and expand clinical training. Plans call for renovations to begin next year and a phased opening by 2029.

Dave Chappelle will headline Chase Center on Feb. 7, 2026 during Super Bowl weekend. The phone-free arena show goes on sale Friday at noon via Ticketmaster.