San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences described 72 new species in 2025 — from a Galápagos heron to a fuzzy Big Bend wildflower and a shy deep‑sea fish.

Richmond natural-wine maker Subject To Change is winding down after distribution setbacks. Owner Alex Pomerantz will ship a final 2023 wine-club release while refocusing on his Mission shop.

Mayor Daniel Lurie discussed San Francisco's future in his State of the City address, focusing on challenges like budget deficits, homelessness, and streamlining city processes, while promoting civic engagement and growth.

Kaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to resolve allegations that they inflated Medicare Advantage diagnosis codes to receive higher payments fraudulently.

Grahame Lesh hosts "Unbroken Chain," a tribute event to Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, at The Fillmore with tickets available since January 16. Proceeds go to Canal Alliance.

Doug McConnell, host of "Bay Area Backroads" and environmental advocate, died at 80 due to stroke complications. His storytelling and conservation efforts left a lasting impact on the Bay Area community.

Alameda County supervisors debated measures to bar federal immigration agents from county property and to set up training and a rapid-response system for enforcement actions. The proposals could head to the full board later this month.

San Francisco Police seized over 4.5 pounds of drugs and arrested four individuals in an Oakland drug house raid, recovering narcotics, cash, and ammunition.

A jury convicted Johnny Avila of Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter for a 2022 shooting in San Francisco's SOMA district, where he shot a person in the neck.

An analysis of millions of California pregnancies reveals a sharp rise in prenatal opioid use over the past decade, with newborns increasingly born into withdrawal and requiring intensive medical care. The surge is fueling calls for expanded maternal treatment programs.

The SFPD seeks public help to find a person of interest in an assault case that seriously injured a senior and involved the suspect kicking the victim's dog.

President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and 2% milk to school lunch menus. Bay Area districts will decide if and when to change their offerings.

A gas leak at 5th and Pacific in Alameda sent students and neighbors out of their homes Wednesday night as crews worked to secure the scene. PG&E was notified.