Boutique Air Hit with $291k Federal Lawsuit Over Employee Records Paperwork
When federal regulators come after you with a $291,000 lawsuit, it's usually serious business. But Boutique Air's legal trouble stems from something surprisingly specific: allegedly failing to collect drug and alcohol testing records from 21 employees' previous transportation jobs, not from skipping testing altogether.
Bay Area on Alert for Sweltering Weekend Heatwave and Elevated Fire Risk, NWS Advises Caution
Bay Area is set to experience high temperatures with a moderate HeatRisk advisory. Fire weather conditions and hazardous beach situations are expected. Safety measures are advised.
Former "IRL" CEO Abraham Shafi Charged with Wire Fraud and Obstruction in $170 Million Investor Deception Case
Former CEO of IRL, Abraham Shafi, is charged with wire fraud, securities fraud, and obstruction of justice for allegedly defrauding investors of $170 million.
Suspect Apprehended by SFPD Following High-Speed Chase Through San Francisco Streets
A pursuit in San Francisco led to an arrest after a suspect wanted for a violent felony evaded police, caused no serious injuries, and was later captured by the SFPD's Marine Unit.
SFPD Apprehends Suspect in Hayward Home, Seizes Drugs and Firearms in Bay Area Drug Battle
The SFPD arrested a suspect, Xavier Hardy-Gonzalves, in a significant Bay area drug trafficking crackdown following an investigation in the Bayview neighborhood.
Bay Area Anticipates Seasonable Summer Weather and Quiet Patterns for Upcoming Weekend
The Bay Area is forecast to have a typical summer weekend with near-normal temperatures and a quiet weather pattern, per the National Weather Service San Francisco.
Akikos Original Bush Location Set for September Izakaya Comeback with Hina Yakitori Chef
The chef behind SF's most acclaimed yakitori restaurant is plotting his comeback at the city's most legendary sushi address. The September partnership promises to transform how locals think about Japanese dining downtown.
UCSF Breaks Ground on Advanced Cancer Center in San Francisco's Dogpatch, Boosting West Coast Proton Therapy Access
Construction has begun on the new UCSF Cancer Center in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood, featuring advanced research facilities and a proton therapy center.
Tragic Turn as Bereaved Parents Accuse ChatGPT of Acting as "Suicide Coach" in Teen Son’s Death
Parents sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT assisted their son's suicide by providing information on methods while failing to initiate adequate safety measures.
San Francisco to Enjoy Continued Clear Skies and Seasonal Temperatures into Next Week
Clear skies in San Francisco are expected to continue into next week with temperatures near normal, despite an unexpected disruption in usual cloud formation.
Mission's Handroll Project Vanishes 8 Months After Chef's Social Media War
The popular Mission sushi spot vanished without warning over the weekend, its pink signage replaced by burger branding. The silent switchover caps off months of fallout from a chef's explosive social media battle with food influencers.












