Crime
Security Guard Charged with Murder Appears in San Francisco Court
Defense claims self-defense in fatal parking lot altercation
Former CEO Charged with Embezzling $1.2M from SF Homelessness Nonprofit
Gwendolyn Westbrook accused of stealing public funds and living a lavish lifestyle
Former Head of San Francisco Homeless Nonprofit Charged with Misusing Over $1 Million
Gwendolyn Westbrook, ex-CEO of United Council of Human Services, accused of self-payments, improper cash withdrawals, and fraudulent reimbursements.
Entertainment
SF Music Week Offers Free Studio Sessions with Magik*Magik Orchestra
Four local artists selected to collaborate with renowned string ensemble
Pioneering San Francisco Gallerist Rena Bransten Dies at 92
Bransten championed contemporary California artists and shaped the city's art scene for over 50 years.
Free 'Midweek Melodies' Concerts Return to Golden Gate Park
Illuminate LIVE launches its sixth season of free outdoor concerts at the Golden Gate Bandshell
Weather
Big Rig Fire Snarls Traffic on Highway 101 in San Francisco
Southbound lanes closed for hours as crews battled the blaze near Portola neighborhood.
Storm Knocks Out Power to Over 7,000 in Bay Area
Thousands of customers across the Peninsula and South Bay lost electricity due to a storm sweeping through the region.
Tahoe Avalanche Victims Remain Unreachable
Dangerous conditions hamper recovery efforts in Sierra Nevada mountains.
Sports
Alysa Liu Greeted by Cheers at SFO After Olympic Gold
The figure skater returned home to San Francisco to a warm welcome after winning the first U.S. women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.
49ers WAGs Reveal 'Raw Authenticity' of NFL Life in Video Series
Claire Kittle and Kristin Juszczyk share behind-the-scenes look at being married to NFL players during a challenging season.
De La Salle High School baseball team suspended for five games
Northern California's top high school baseball program faces consequences for violations of school policies, team rules, and code of conduct.
Lifestyle
AI-Powered Meetup App Aims to Curate Meaningful Connections
222 app uses questionnaires and machine learning to match strangers for social activities
Bay Area Brewers Guild Executive Director Leads SF Beer Week
Sayre Piotrkowski, an advanced cicerone, is advocating for 71 local breweries during the annual celebration.
Rich Table chefs expand brand with a California bistro
RT Bistro in San Francisco is inspired by Zuni Café and farmers markets.
