Castro Theatre Reopens After $41 Million Renovation
The historic San Francisco movie palace emerges from a two-year overhaul with new amenities and a restored 1922 design.
San Francisco Bids Farewell to Beloved Albino Alligator Claude
Roger Craig's Hall of Fame Induction Celebrated by Frank Gore
Sports
49ers Great Roger Craig Elected to Hall of Fame
The pioneering running back waited nearly 30 years for the honor after a record-setting career in San Francisco.

Luke Kuechly Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Former Carolina Panthers star and Cincinnati native makes the cut in his second year of eligibility.
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey wins NFL Comeback Player of the Year
McCaffrey bounced back from injuries to post a dominant 2025 season for the 49ers.
Weather
California, West to See Major Weather Shift with Rain, Snow on the Way
After weeks of warm, dry conditions, a pattern change is bringing precipitation to parts of the state.

Bay Area Bans Wood Burning Amid Spare the Air Alert
Residents urged to avoid wood fires as fine particle pollution levels rise
Bay Area Issued Spare the Air Alert Amid Calm Weather
The alert prohibits wood burning as air quality is forecast to reach the moderate category.
Politics
California Drivers Owed $2,500 for Unauthorized License Plate Tracking
Parking garages that record and store driver license plate data without consent can be sued for damages, court rules.

San Francisco Spruces Up for Super Bowl
City leaders say street conditions have 'fundamentally changed' ahead of big game
San Francisco Sued Over Controversial Reparations Plan
Taxpayers challenge city's plan to pay $5 million to eligible Black residents.
Lifestyle
10 Last-Minute Super Bowl Amazon Essentials You Can Still Grab
There's still time to grab them before Sunday.

Study Finds 'Hardened Daylighting' Improves Intersection Safety
Paint-only daylighting may actually increase danger, according to New York City Department of Transportation research.
SFUSD Teachers on Brink of Strike as Fact-Finding Fails
Union says 3% raise recommendation won't solve staffing crisis
Entertainment
NPR's Tiny Desk Hosts Epic SF Super Bowl Show Friday With Bay Area Artists
The free concert at Levi's 'Home Turf' pop-up features Goapele, Souls of Mischief, P-Lo, and Ruby Ibarra, but RSVPs are limited.

Baroque Band Ruckus and Bass-Baritone Davóne Tines Commemorate America's 250th Anniversary
Unique program fuses early music with American roots, exploring the country's revolutionary past and present.
Exclusive Super Bowl LX Food and Drinks Revealed
Bay Area cuisine takes center stage at this year's big game