BART’s posted packet shows a $264M Phase 2 target and roughly 1,170 full‑time positions flagged for reduction across operations and maintenance. The numbers are preliminary and will be vetted in board hearings.

A mountain lion wandered into Pacific Heights; animal-control teams worked overnight to capture and re-release the cat, and no injuries were reported.

Newly released embassy emails suggest RFK Jr.'s 2019 Samoa trip involved vaccine concerns, contradicting his Senate testimony and prompting fresh scrutiny.

An $8.2M Super Bowl legacy fund will upgrade MLK Middle School's field, bleachers and campus in the Portola neighborhood.

Seven detainees suing ICE over conditions at the California City facility got a hearing in San Francisco as judges weigh emergency care, venue moves and class certification.

Dublin Unified capped AP and honors classes at four per year; parents and students say the rule narrows opportunity while the district frames it as a wellness measure.

SFFD launched a search-and-rescue at Ocean Beach near the Cliff House after kayaks were found adrift; officials urged the public to avoid the area while crews worked.

New research and route forecasts show increases in clear‑air turbulence on West Coast–Hawaii flights, raising safety and comfort concerns for travelers.

Mild sun and mid‑60s highs Friday, but Pacific Coast beaches are under a High Surf Advisory through Saturday. Stay away from jetties and the water.

Arle, an Oaxacan‑focused spot, has opened on Sunvalley Mall’s lower level. City staff and the Concord Chamber attended a recent ribbon‑cutting.

Muni trains slowed between Forest Hill and Church after reports of intruders in the tunnel prompted a safety sweep. SFMTA posted an alert and warned riders to expect delays.

A Los Angeles man was arrested in Mentone after deputies found about 600 gallons of diesel in a U‑Haul; investigators say it may be tied to a multi‑state fuel‑theft ring. Authorities and federal partners are continuing the probe.

Three men accepted plea deals in the killing of retired officer Kevin Nishita, who was shot while guarding a KRON4 news crew in downtown Oakland.