A person was rescued from the water at The Embarcadero's Pier 9 in San Francisco. Firefighters and police responded swiftly, saving the individual with non-life-threatening injuries.

San Francisco is experiencing flooding due to king tides and storm surges, with the NWS San Francisco issuing Coastal Flood Warnings and advisories, including high winds and possible thunderstorms.

The family of a Palo Alto man who drowned says the lone lifeguard was untrained and unsupervised; the case goes to trial next Monday and could carry eight‑figure stakes.

Two former Providence Foundation staffers were arraigned after prosecutors say they funneled more than $115,000 in city funds through false invoices for work at the Oasis Family Shelter.

A 9th Circuit panel ruled California's open‑carry ban unconstitutional in a 2–1 decision, targeting a population rule that covers most urban counties. The state is weighing rehearing and appeals.

The Trident, Sausalito’s long-running waterfront restaurant, quietly closed on New Year’s Eve after 127 years. Owner Bob Freeman cited slow tourism, rising costs and a failed sale.

A two-vehicle crash on Friday evening at Mission and Onondaga involved 12 people; four were taken to hospitals and SFPD says the cause is under investigation.

Victoria Kafka Jones, 34, was found dead at the Fairmont San Francisco on New Year’s Day; authorities say the Medical Examiner is investigating.

A Marin Housing Authority lawsuit says loans and a reverse mortgage on a Marin City BMR townhouse violated program rules, prompting a potential repurchase. Mediation is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026.

Two former Providence Foundation employees are charged with fraud involving over $115,000 from San Francisco, involving false invoicing for unrendered services at a shelter they managed.

Kitchen Story in San Francisco's Mission District is closing after 12 years. The popular brunch spot is known for Millionaire's Bacon. A new concept is teased for the future, while its Oakland location remains open.

A reduced number of participants attended the annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge at Ocean Beach despite the cold and rainy weather, celebrating the event's enduring spirit with a chilly dip in 54-degree water.

A rollover on northbound I-280 near Serramonte Boulevard killed one passenger and closed lanes for hours on New Year’s Day.