A former Hillsborough resident pleaded not guilty to 15 felony counts alleging sexual abuse as a teen; bail was denied and the case was moved to adult court.

Bay FC has named LAFC executive Stacy Johns its new CEO, effective March 2. The hire comes as the club gears up for a March 14 home opener and a push to stabilize attendance and revenue.

Two longtime members of Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board resigned, saying the board’s recommendations were ignored and reforms rolled back, leaving several seats open.

DOJ files show Jeffrey Epstein paid living costs — including Menlo Park tuition — for SF AI researcher Joscha Bach, revealing new details about donor ties to science.

Sunny Wednesday with highs near 69°F in San Francisco. Pacific Coast beaches face dangerous surf and sneaker-wave risk this weekend.

Manteca is poised to hire a consultant to remake its downtown, pairing a $993,000 plan with the city's purchase of the IOOF Hall to anchor new public spaces. The effort leans on a PBID and an umbrella environmental review to speed projects.

A jury found Brandon Garner guilty of second-degree murder for a July 2023 fentanyl overdose in Placer County; sentencing is set for March 23 in Auburn.

Rep. Lateefah Simon’s RIDER Safety Act would let transit agencies use federal crime‑prevention grants to pay unarmed ‘ambassadors’ and crisis‑intervention staff on BART and bus lines.

ACCE protesters stormed a DTECH wildfire panel in San Diego, forcing PG&E's wildfire VP offstage while pressing the utility to drop its Palantir contract.

SFMOMA has paused its monthly Free First Thursdays amid budget strain and staff cuts, removing a beloved low‑cost evening for Bay Area residents. Alternatives and access programs remain.

Federal prosecutors say a 27‑year‑old San Francisco man flew a drone over Levi's Stadium during the Nov. 9, 2025 49ers‑Rams game, climbing to roughly 2,300 feet. He's due in federal court Feb. 27, 2026 on a TFR violation that could carry jail time.

The Lodge, a Piedmont Avenue staple, closed at the end of January. New Alameda owners plan to reopen in spring with light renovations and a daytime menu.

BART activated free Wi‑Fi at five busy stations ahead of Super Bowl week — but the systemwide rollout is behind schedule. Riders can connect without a login at the initial hubs.