Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie finalizes his team before taking office, including philanthropist Penny Coulter and policy expert Adam Thongsavat, aiming for a balance of new and seasoned staff in San Francisco.

The Seal Rock Inn Restaurant in San Francisco, closed since 2020, is set to reopen with new management and a French bistro theme, adding hope to the city's dining scene.

SFPD is increasing patrols for DUI enforcement as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative, targeting impaired drivers on December 28 from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M.

The San Francisco OCME is seeking public aid to identify a woman who died earlier this month, despite exhaustive attempts using various identification methods.

The Tamalpais Union High School District agreed to a $17.5 million settlement in a sexual abuse case involving a former coach.

Elon Musk and right-wing figures clashed on social media over the H-1B visa program and Silicon Valley's hiring preferences, highlighting a rift in the Republican party.

A San Francisco man was arrested for shoplifting and felony drug possession at the Metro Mall Shopping Center in Colma, under scrutiny due to prior theft and drug convictions.

Geary Boulevard in San Francisco is brightened with new decorative lights for the holiday season, part of an initiative to support local businesses amid transit and safety upgrades.

Jason Barber was charged with petty theft and possessing tear gas after a theft in San Francisco's Noe Valley; his arraignment is set for December 27, under the new Prop 36.

After two and half years in business, Castro cocktail lounge and restaurant Lobby Bar (4230 18th Street) has been sold to a new owner who plans to maintain the same name.

Northern fur seal pups thrive on the Farallon Islands off San Francisco, rebounding from past hunting pressures since their re-colonization in 1996, as shared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Former NFL player Dana Stubblefield's rape conviction was overturned due to a ruling that his trial included racial bias, violating the Racial Justice Act.

The National Weather Service has issued weather warnings for the Bay Area, including a High Surf Advisory for up to 30-foot waves and a Flood Warning for Sonoma County.