Bay Area ferry systems are enhancing their fleets, with over $118 million allocated for new high-speed ferries and modern upgrades, including electric, zero-emission vessels, improved amenities, and a focus on green transportation.

A Napa County lawsuit accuses La Tapatia Markets of negligence after two employees died of carbon monoxide and state inspectors issued citations.

A draft ordinance from Supervisor Bilal Mahmood would bar ICE from using city parks, parking lots and public plazas as staging grounds while allowing targeted arrests. The Board could vote in January 2026, setting up a likely legal clash with the federal government.

A social worker was fatally stabbed at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with suspect Wilfredo Jose Tortolero Arriechi charged with murder.

The National Weather Service San Francisco issued a Beach Hazards Statement for potential sneaker waves and rip currents, advising beach-goers to exercise caution.

In this edition, a holiday pop-up bar and cookie shop open, and a dog grooming business is on the way.

A viral TikTok shows three Waymo robotaxis stuck on a San Francisco dead-end street, snarling traffic and reigniting concerns about driverless cars.

Lucasfilm will re-release a newly restored 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars on Feb. 19, 2027 — the version where Han shoots first — reviving memories of SF’s Coronet. Ticketing details will appear on StarWars.com.

A man in his 20s died after his Toyota RAV4 struck a guardrail on westbound I‑780 near Southampton Road; CHP says unsafe speed appears to be the likely cause.

A hidden camera at UC Berkeley’s Cory Hall reportedly recorded a PhD candidate damaging a classmate’s computer, leading to three felony vandalism counts and a Dec. 15 hearing.

An early‑morning crash on the US‑101 southbound on‑ramp at South Van Ness killed one person and closed the ramp for hours.

Apartments.com data show national rents cooled in November while San Francisco surged to lead the nation at 5.6% annual growth.

A $5,000 Alamo Square listing prompted applicants to submit "best offers," highlighting how soaring rents and thin inventories are turning even rentals into auctions. Legal and policy questions are emerging as tenants scramble.