A woman described by police as armed and threatening self-harm was taken into custody after a multi-hour standoff near the Embarcadero and Brannan. Negotiators resolved the scene and roads later reopened.

A 156-room Courtyard near Oakland Airport sold for $12.5M — about 63% below last year’s county assessment, underscoring continued stress in the Bay Area hotel market.

Mayor Daniel Lurie named Bernal Heights housing advocate Ruth Ferguson to the City College board as trustees work to steady finances and accreditation. Expect a June primary test to keep the seat.

Callahan Capital and Probis paid about $82M for 101 Mission St. and plan renovations as downtown San Francisco shows early signs of office-market life.

Cotopaxi’s Fourth Street shop was temporarily closed after thieves drove a pickup through the storefront and took more than $20,000 in merchandise, police say.

Cafe Jacqueline, the North Beach soufflé institution, closed after 46 years; owner Jacqueline Margulis served the final service on Dec. 20 and the space is now listed for sale.

A Kwik Serve employee was shot during an early‑morning robbery; police arrested a 16‑year‑old and continue to search for a second masked suspect. Detectives are asking for tips.

Preliminary permits filed for demolition of Empire Theater in San Francisco; a nine-story apartment complex with ground-floor retail space is proposed for the site.

A San Jose mother says her son died after months of getting drug advice from ChatGPT; chat logs and toxicology raise fresh safety and legal questions.

Traci Des Jardins has brought her California‑style cooking to Sugar Bowl with Yarrow, part of the resort’s $100M revamp. The public grand opening is on Thursday.

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a High Surf Advisory, warning of potentially dangerous 22-foot waves and strong rip currents.

Crews started tearing down Aliotos at Fisherman's Wharf and the Port plans a $10 million plaza to restore lagoon access and modernize the waterfront.

The San Francisco Zoo euthanized two longtime residents — Eno the lemur and Freckles the penguin — after sudden health declines; postmortem tests are pending.