Empire Expands Global Reach, Invests in San Francisco Roots
Independent music company Empire hosts major events, buys historic building for new headquarters in downtown San Francisco.
Significant Flight Delays and Cancellations at San Francisco Airport
San Francisco Airport Sees Mild Weather Conditions
Weather
Strong Winds Disrupt Flights at SFO
Delays of over 2 hours reported as winds impact airport operations.

Bay Area Braces for Rainy Week as First Storm Arrives
Lake Tahoe also expecting heavy snowfall from the same weather system
Second Storm Headed for Bay Area This Weekend
The next weather system is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds starting Saturday.
Sports
Cal, Stanford Women's Basketball Teams Fall at Home to Virginia Schools
The Bears and Cardinal suffered losses to Virginia Tech and Virginia, respectively, in Sunday's games.

San Francisco Beats San Diego 92-79
Warriors defeat Clippers in high-scoring matchup
NCS basketball playoffs 2026: Boys, girls first-round schedule
North Coast Section basketball playoffs begin Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday across seven divisions, including Open
Lifestyle
Former San Francisco Resident Finds Happiness in California Countryside
The move from the city to a smaller town has brought unexpected benefits for health, finances, and community.

Upscale Chinese Restaurants Redefine Takeout Stereotypes
High-end Chinese dining establishments challenge preconceptions across America.
Thousands Celebrate Year of the Horse at San Francisco Flower Market Fair
Annual Chinatown event features cultural performances, lion dances, and more to ring in the Lunar New Year.
Crime
Whistleblower's Death Raises Suspicions of Foul Play
Family and experts question official suicide ruling in case tied to tech executive Sam Altman

UC Berkeley Student's Body Recovered from Lake Anza
Authorities confirm the 22-year-old's death after a four-day search.
Diane Whipple's Killer Denied Parole for Third Time
Marjorie Knoller, whose dogs fatally mauled Whipple in 2001, will remain in prison until at least 2029.
Health
Firefighter Drops Blue Shield to Get Denied Cancer Care
Ken Jones hopes switching to basic Medicare will allow him to receive immunotherapy treatment.

Study Finds Placebo Effect in Decaf Coffee Drinkers
Research suggests the ritual of drinking coffee may boost energy more than just the caffeine content.
San Francisco HIV Prevention Funding Cut by $8 Million
CDC terminates grants, putting city's HIV monitoring and care at risk