GM's Cruise has let go 24% of its workforce amid a safety probe and restructuring, focusing on cautious commercialization in one city with the Bolt platform.

San Francisco's natural wine bar Sluts is closing on December 31, as owner Imana faces financial struggles, eviction, and bankruptcy after allegations of previous business issues. She launched a GoFundMe to pay vendors amid debts and taxes.

A low pressure system is expected to bring rain to the Bay Area over the weekend, with advisories issued for potential minor coastal flooding and hazardous maritime conditions.

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu wins a court case against landlords Naim and Sana Jamali for renting out illegal and unsafe living spaces to immigrants.

Chef Alex Lovick's seasonal Namesday Bakeshop is back, with his panettone in high demand, offering classic and chocolate versions through select retailers in the Bay Area.

The EPA fined FormFactor Inc. $258,170 for Clean Air Act violations at its Livermore facility, including insufficient record-keeping of emission controls.

BART's holiday schedule includes special service hours, free parking on select dates, and New Year's Eve extensions, aiming to ease travel for holiday commuters and celebrators.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved Mayor Breed's legislation to waive outdoor entertainment permit fees, aiming to support the city’s nightlife and entertainment industries.

Juslyn C. Manalo became mayor of Daly City amid accusations of discrimination and protests, succeeding Ray Buenaventura with AG Rob Bonta officiating.

The San Francisco Bay Area experienced dense fog affecting morning commutes, with visibility reduced at times to a quarter-mile. NWS advised caution and also issued a Freeze Warning for some counties.

A Canadian-Lebanese man, extradited from Greece, faced a U.S. judge on charges of orchestrating a telemarketing scam targeting churches and small businesses.

San Francisco reports a 70% increase in homelessness transitions with 3,600 assisted under Mayor Breed's initiatives, doubling housing slots and expanding support services.

Alex Pong has transformed from a tech layoff victim to the founder of Paper Son Coffee, a pop-up in San Francisco's Dogpatch, offering unique coffee drinks with a nod to his heritage.