San Francisco Celebrates 175th St. Patrick's Day Parade
Thousands gather for annual event honoring Irish heritage and culture
Longtime Bay Area Sports Columnist Dave Newhouse Dies at 87
Bay Area Mulls Sales Tax to Avert Major BART Cuts
Crime
6 Hospitalized After Crash in San Francisco's Mission District
Two pedestrians suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision.

Stabbing Reported in San Francisco's SoMa Neighborhood
Police investigating incident that left one person injured
Faulty Urine Tests May Have Inflated Alcohol Levels in California Criminal Cases
State forensics lab alerted prosecutors to issues with urine test kits used between 2016-2025
Weather
San Francisco's Heat Wave Forecast Defies Phone Apps
National Weather Service predicts record-breaking temperatures, but Google and Apple show milder forecasts.

Bay Area Braces for Scorching Heat Wave
Temperatures could reach up to 30 degrees above normal, feeling more like early August than March.
Winter Heat Wave Hits Southern California
Temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s, well above normal for mid-March
Lifestyle
Reimagined Telegraph Hill Edwardian Listed for $3.995M
Historic San Francisco home blends Edwardian charm with modern updates and amenities.

Rare Steller Sea Lion spotted lounging at Pier 39
The massive marine mammal was photographed resting near a raft of sea lions at the popular San Francisco tourist attraction.
San Francisco Considers Mandatory Dog Sterilization to Address Shelter Overcrowding
City leaders hope the proposed change will cut down on unwanted puppies and reduce overall shelter intake, but some advocates are skeptical it will address the root causes.
Politics
San Francisco Voters to Decide on 'Overpaid CEO Act' Tax Measure
Proposition D would increase taxes on companies with highly paid executives, generating funds for city services

Maritime Safety Concerns Grow on San Francisco Bay Amid Government Shutdown
Essential workers at the Department of Homeland Security continue working without pay, raising worries about vessel traffic coordination and potential accidents.
California's $6.4 Billion Mental Health Bond Fails to Deliver Promised Facilities
Ten treatment centers funded by the 2024 ballot measure have yet to open, despite assurances of quick results.
Sports
49ers Sign Former Steelers Punter Corliss Waitman
Waitman, 30, will replace veteran Thomas Morstead, 40, as the team's new punter for the 2026 season.

Warriors Struggle with Injuries, Lose to Timberwolves
Golden State's losing skid continues as they fall to Minnesota at home.
49ers Gain Salary Cap Advantage Through Injury Insurance
San Francisco's strategy of buying insurance on larger contracts allows them to recover cap space when players get hurt.