Zillow predicts modest, uneven movement for California housing in 2026 — Bay Area softness alongside small gains in San Diego and L.A., with rates staying high.

Federal prosecutors charged 27-year-old Chadwick Gribble after agents say a phone seized at a San Pablo home contained dozens of child sexual‑abuse files. The case was unsealed at his first federal court appearance.

San Francisco's Asian Art Museum is returning four ancient Thai bronze sculptures to Thailand, ending their half-century of Western possession following their looting in the 1960s.

Hundreds of performers packed Stanford's Paul Brest Hall to press lawmakers to pass AB 412, a California bill that would force AI companies to disclose copyrighted training data. The crowd included SAG‑AFTRA leaders and digital artists.

An armed carjacking was reported Friday night near University Avenue in West Berkeley. Police say the investigation is active and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Bay Area ferry systems are enhancing their fleets, with over $118 million allocated for new high-speed ferries and modern upgrades, including electric, zero-emission vessels, improved amenities, and a focus on green transportation.

A Napa County lawsuit accuses La Tapatia Markets of negligence after two employees died of carbon monoxide and state inspectors issued citations.

A draft ordinance from Supervisor Bilal Mahmood would bar ICE from using city parks, parking lots and public plazas as staging grounds while allowing targeted arrests. The Board could vote in January 2026, setting up a likely legal clash with the federal government.

A social worker was fatally stabbed at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with suspect Wilfredo Jose Tortolero Arriechi charged with murder.

The National Weather Service San Francisco issued a Beach Hazards Statement for potential sneaker waves and rip currents, advising beach-goers to exercise caution.

In this edition, a holiday pop-up bar and cookie shop open, and a dog grooming business is on the way.

A viral TikTok shows three Waymo robotaxis stuck on a San Francisco dead-end street, snarling traffic and reigniting concerns about driverless cars.

Lucasfilm will re-release a newly restored 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars on Feb. 19, 2027 — the version where Han shoots first — reviving memories of SF’s Coronet. Ticketing details will appear on StarWars.com.