Nearly 900 acres of Henness Ridge were transferred to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, returning ancestral land and funding for restoration and cultural stewardship.

A new 12-foot pedestrian-and-bike bridge now spans U.S. 101 at University Avenue, reconnecting East Palo Alto's west and east sides with safer ramps, lights and landscaping.

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins announced the conviction of Letumu Eneliko for battery after a jury trial in response to concerns over street violence.

Quentin Tarantino names his top 21st-century movies, praises "Black Hawk Down," reveals an emotional response to "Toy Story 3," and critiques "The Hunger Games" for similarities to "Battle Royale."

San Francisco supervisors approved a $50,000 settlement resolving the second lawsuit over the GIFT pilot; the ordinance returns for a final vote next week. The agreement includes non‑monetary terms and follows earlier legal fights over targeted guaranteed‑income pilots.

A student was shot in the leg at Burton High School in San Francisco; officials say the victim is stable and a suspect is detained. Investigators are reviewing footage.

Blackstone Inc. acquired the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco for approximately $130 million, signaling confidence in the city's recovery and hospitality sector.

OpenAI is reportedly pursuing a 449,000‑sf Mountain View campus that could house as many as 1,800–2,200 workers and reshape the South Bay job market. Local brokers are marketing the site.

Guerilla Cafe, the North Berkeley coffee shop and gallery that helped launch Red Bay Coffee, has quietly closed after about 19 years. The closure follows reports of a lease ending and a possible rent hike.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved Mayor Daniel Lurie's Family Zoning plan to create 36,000 new housing units by 2031, targeting areas with historic resistance to development.

San Francisco becomes the costliest U.S. city for renters, with a 12% rent increase for a one-bedroom home from the previous year. Rental pressures spread to nearby regions, driven by the tech industry's demand for housing.

Shake Shack is closing its location at San Francisco Centre on Dec. 18 after the building's sale and a new owner's requirement for tenants to vacate, adding to the mall's decline in occupancy.

A student was shot at Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School; treated and in stable condition. A suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.