A massive sea serpent has decided to make Golden Gate Park its new home. And before you start googling "cryptozoology," this particular mythic creature is very much the work of human hands—5,000 hand-forged iridescent scales, to be exact.

The San Francisco Zoo mourns the loss of Tenzing, a 12-year-old male red panda, who died from suspected sarcocystosis. He was known for enchanting visitors and being an ambassador for his species.

The Corpse Flower named "Chanel" at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers is blooming, emitting a strong odor, anticipated by enthusiasts for its rare and short-lasting display.

San Francisco Police located missing 15-year-old Jennifer Garcia Eguigure safe, after a community search effort. Her disappearance details remain undisclosed.

Bay Area sanitation workers continue striking over wages and benefits, leading to trash build-up and public health concerns, while causing divisions among residents and prompting contingency measures.

Montana Jones was found guilty of multiple charges, including first-degree residential robbery and burglary, following an armed home invasion in San Francisco.

UC Berkeley Professor Damon Young was assaulted at the SF Dyke March, leaving him with a concussion. The incident is under investigation for potential hate crime motivation and has raised concerns about safety and emergency response at Pride events.

A fire in San Francisco's Mission Street escalated, prompting a response from the fire department to evacuate occupants and control the blaze, with no reported injuries or fire spread.

SFPD seeks assistance to find missing teen Jennifer Garcia Eguigure, last seen on Sunnydale Ave. She frequents Taylor St. in Civic Center. She's Hispanic, 5'4", brown hair, black eyes. Public urged to call 911 with info.

The Bay Area expects high temperatures and a fire weather risk, with inland areas reaching up to 102 degrees, while a Dense Fog Advisory is also in effect. A cooling trend is forecasted to start mid-next week.

NBA star Jimmy Butler's coffee brand, BIGFACE, is opening a pop-up in San Francisco's Mission District, offering drinks and exclusive merch from July 10-27.

An ambitious plan to open a new Castro bar & restaurant in the former Harvey's (500 Castro Street) space, along with an adjacent space, has been scrapped.

Cruise is cutting 101 jobs in the Bay Area, as the GM-backed autonomous vehicle company faces market challenges and reevaluates its strategy following an incident where one of its vehicles struck a pedestrian.