Colman Domingo joins the "Wicked: For Good" cast as the Cowardly Lion, alongside stars like Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. His casting announcement was well-received, especially with rumors of James Corden dismissed.

Bay Area's Clipper payment system is set for a major upgrade on December 10, 2025, with features like contactless payments, auto-reload, and free/discounted transfers.

San Francisco debuts ten new sculptures along the waterfront as part of a larger initiative by Big Art Loop and the Port of San Francisco, with 100 artworks planned over three years. An Art Parade on November 6 will launch the public art project.

Colma Police seek public help to find two suspects in a Kohl's jeans theft, with details shared on social media. The suspects are at large after the October 18 incident.

A Brooklyn restaurant veteran is quietly building a cult following at Berkeley wineries and Castro sake bars, testing whether his acclaimed New York sensibility can translate to the West Coast pop-up circuit. Industry insiders are already calling it one of the region's most exciting underground dining experiences.

Marc Benioff thought his apology would end the controversy over wanting federal troops in San Francisco. Then documents surfaced showing Salesforce pitched AI tools to help ICE triple its deportation workforce.

Bay Area weather includes fog advisories, beach hazards warning for sneaker waves, and a mix of sunshine with cooler, unsettled conditions late in the week.

OpenAI paused the creation of content featuring Martin Luther King Jr. on its Sora 2 AI app due to disrespectful uses, following discussions with his estate, who sought control over his likeness' use.

Historic 1900-built San Francisco townhouse designed by Willis Polk is for sale for the first time since the 1940s, listed at $2.995 million, with preserved details and modern amenities.

San Francisco forecast predicts warm, dry conditions with light offshore winds into next week; caution advised for sneaker waves and rip currents at beaches.

A San Francisco Sheriff's deputy has been fired over allegations of sexual misconduct with a transgender inmate, with an investigation currently underway.

Vanderbilt University is considering a satellite campus at the historic San Francisco Chronicle building, with potential benefits for the city's economic and educational landscape.

The NWS has issued a Dense Fog Advisory in the Bay Area and warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents at beaches. A warm-up is expected with possible fog in North Bay valleys.