La Jolla Labs Jump Into $31.7 Million Race To Fast-Track New Drugs
A Deep Origin‑led consortium won up to $31.7M from ARPA‑H; La Jolla’s Sanford Burnham Prebys will help build AI and tissue models to predict toxicity and speed drug development.
Bay Area Braces for Cold Snap as Clear Skies and Cooler Temps Move In
Chilly weather and a dry spell are expected in the Bay Area, with clear skies and cooler temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service San Francisco. Conditions are set to improve for mariners by Monday.
San Francisco Wine Competition Disqualifies Russian Entries, Upholding U.S. Import Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict
The San Francisco International Wine Competition disqualified Russian wines due to U.S. sanctions, reflecting the larger context of global solidarity amid Russia-Ukraine tensions.
Lunatrain Revives Opulent Rail Travel with Private Charters from Bay Area to Southern California and Beyond
Startup Lunatrain is launching private charter train services on Amtrak routes, with luxury experiences from the Bay Area to Southern California and Denver. Prices range from $10,000 to $18,500.
Suspicious Package at SFO Causes Flight Delays and Cancellations, Terminal 1 Evacuated
A suspicious package at SFO's Terminal 1 caused delays and a temporary closure, leading to police involvement and advisements for travelers to reroute. Terminal 1 later reopened.
Mission Tenants Dodge Eviction Bullet With Land Trust Rescue
The San Francisco Community Land Trust bought a five-unit Mission building for $1.55M, preserving rent-controlled homes and easing displacement fears for about a dozen longtime tenants.
Castro Reels as 'Replacement.AI' Billboards Declare Humans 'No Longer Necessary'
A provocative billboard campaign and a brazen website called Replacement.AI have landed on San Francisco streets — and people are asking whether it’s art, a stunt, or a warning.
Christmas Eve Crash Chaos On I-280 Near Sunnyvale Leaves Two Dead
An elderly man and a woman were killed when their car struck the center median and overturned on I‑280 near SR‑85 in Sunnyvale on Christmas Eve. CHP investigators are probing the cause.
Aging Marin Lifeline Finally Gets Fix as Board OKs San Geronimo Pipeline Overhaul
Marin Water won board approval to replace two leaky pipeline crossings over San Geronimo Creek. Construction is planned for late summer with wildlife safeguards.












