Russian Hill couple finds mysterious 150-pound stone sculpture buried in backyard

The limestone sculpture measures about 2 feet wide and 9 inches thick. Its origins remain unknown, and that uncertainty has quickly become part of the intrigue.

Foster City condo fire leaves expectant couple with nothing weeks before baby’s birth

When a fast-moving fire tore through a Foster City condominium complex earlier this month, it displaced more than 100 residents and reduced everything one woman owned to ashes.

14-year-old Bay Area track star returns from Junior Olympics with a gold

A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.

Avoiding these 3 things during midlife could ward off dementia

Researchers have identified three specific health markers during people’s midlife years that can minimize risk for dementia, suggesting targeted prevention efforts could ward off dementia for more than a decade.  

FBI and NCAA team up to fight sexual exploitation

The FBI is teaming up with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes. Here's what to know.

FBI Most Wanted 'fraudster' found in Jamaica, charged in US $32M COVID relief scheme: DOJ

A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States.

Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood blasts corporate media after being laid off

Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood is leaving the airwaves after 24 years at 107.7 The Bone and delivered a fiery message to corporate media as he signed off.

Timber Fire burning in Big Sur evacuates popular destinations

A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains above California’s iconic Big Sur coastline is bringing another disruption to a community that has endured years of fires, landslides and closures along Highway 1.

Bay Area homeownership dilemma
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The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.

These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says

Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.

Colombia's deadly quake aftermath
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A massive search-and-rescue operation is underway across western Colombia this Tuesday. Soldiers, emergency crews and volunteers are working side by side, clearing rubble by hand and using search dogs to find people who may still be trapped. Jose Restrepo, head of R+D, Nabih Youssef and Associates, gives insight.

AI at school, preparing kids of the future
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What skills should schools be prioritizing now to make sure students are workforce-ready when they graduate. Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, gives insight.

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer makes plea after medical emergency

A friend of Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris and his wife launched an online fundraiser after the 58-year-old musician suffered a medical emergency last week, prompting the cancelation of a San Francisco concert at Chase Center.

Oakland mayoral race: Here's who qualified

Nearly 20 people originally signaled their desire to run for Oakland mayor on Nov. 3. Only four of them actually qualified.

Cargill salt workers go on strike in Newark

Workers at Cargill’s salt facility in Newark went on strike early Tuesday morning, halting operations as contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits remain stalled.  

San Francisco Castro bars pause security technology after privacy backlash

Badlands and Toad Hall are pausing their use of Patronscan after community backlash over the technology, while The Mix continues to use it mostly on weekends for security purposes.

Oakland hiring constitutional policing head as federal oversight nears end. What does this mean?

As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.