Judge P. Casey Pitts upheld a mandate for humane treatment of detainees at a San Francisco ICE facility, confirming it applies to all ICE-operated detention rooms.

After 13 years, the popular Castro brunch spot Kitchen Story (3499 16th Street) has closed ahead of a concept change.

After 21 years in the Castro, neighborhood staple restaurant Thai Chef (4133 18th Street) has closed.

San Francisco reports a significant drop in crime rates for 2025, reaching historical lows in violent crimes and seeing decreases in major crime categories.

Tesla's sales fell by 9% in 2025 to 1.64 million vehicles, losing its spot as the world's largest EV seller to BYD's 2.26 million. Factors include loss of a $7,500 tax credit, Musk's politics, and strong competition.

Humboldt County announced a $20,000 reward for information about Andrea 'Chick' White, last seen on Highway 299 near Blue Lake in 1991.

San Francisco faces flooding and strong winds as the NWS issues warnings for high tides and stormy weather, with potential power outages and thunderstorms expected through the weekend.

San Francisco Business Times found the Bay Area’s largest year‑end stock sale was about $4 billion in biotech, as local drug developers leaned on secondary offerings to raise cash. Terns was among the biggest raises in December.

A Crescent Park estate in Palo Alto traded for $17.5M to a tech‑investing couple, a sign of continued demand at the top of the city's housing market.

A federal judge approved a $10M settlement after regulators said Disney mislabeled kids' YouTube videos, allowing data collection. The order forces a review program and new safeguards for video tags.

A motorcycle collision on southbound US‑101 just north of the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza left one person dead early Wednesday. CHP and Marin agencies are investigating.

Taco Bell Cantina opened Dec. 30 at 333 Jefferson St., bringing boozy slushies and late-night hours to Fisherman's Wharf as part of the waterfront's revival.

One of Elon Musk's attorneys signs discovery briefs by day and runs Clown Cardio classes in LA by night. His dual life has crept into the Musk v. Altman discovery fight.