Writer tests island life for 90 days before deciding on move
Amber Campbell is living on a remote Pacific Northwest island to see if it could be her long-term home.
Bay Area Braces for Stormy Weather with Snow, Lightning, and Freezing Temperatures
San Francisco's Historic Castro Theatre Reopens After Renovation
Weather
Portion of California's Highway 1 Closed Due to Rockslides
Caltrans shuts down 45-mile stretch along Central Coast due to debris and safety concerns.

California Braces for Major Winter Storm
Heavy rain, snow, and high winds expected to hit the state this week
San Francisco Airport Sees Mild Weather Conditions
Hourly forecast shows mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.
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.
Lifestyle
Vienna Replaces Parking Spaces with Parks, Changing the City
Other cities are taking note as Vienna swaps asphalt for trees, bike lanes, and public seating.

2026 Marks the Rare Year of the Fire Horse
The unique zodiac pairing only occurs once every 60 years, bringing intensity and drama
Richmond Youth Launch Ukrainian Radio Show
Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine founders share their story on Sacramento's Ethno FM Radio
Travel
Significant Flight Delays and Cancellations at San Francisco Airport
Travel disruptions impact major airlines and destinations as airport grapples with capacity issues

San Francisco family travels to Milan for Winter Olympics
The Reeves family has attended 10 Olympics between them, including the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
The Anthem Hotel opens in Los Angeles' Stadium District
The new lifestyle hotel is the first in the city's newest sports and entertainment hub.
Sports
SF Giants' Vitello Stands Ground After Monday's Comments
Giants manager addresses contentious remarks about his Tennessee departure

49ers Eyeing Top-5 Offensive Guard in Free Agency
Veteran Isaac Seumalo could be the perfect fit to bolster San Francisco's offensive line.
Sacramento State Football Joins FBS Mid-American Conference
Hornets move up from FCS to FBS, will not be bowl eligible for first two seasons.