San Francisco Playhouse brings 'Into the Woods' to Union Square for the holidays

A new production of the Broadway classic "Into the Woods" is bringing a dose of magic — and a reminder about the power of community — to Union Square this holiday season.

Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser found in Illinois

Authorities in Madison confirmed Morgan Geyser was taken into custody in Illinois on Sunday night, Nov. 23.

Morning clouds will give way to a pleasant fall afternoon
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The morning clouds and patchy dense fog will clear to a partly cloudy, pleasant day. Afternoon highs will range from upper 50s at the coast to upper 60s inland.

Chilly morning, mild afternoon
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Following a chilly start to the day, a pleasant afternoon is on the way. Afternoon highs will range from low 60s at the coast to upper 60s inland. A near repeat is expected for tomorrow.

Lurie shares priorities, vetting process for next SF supervisor at packed Sunset meeting

Mayor Daniel Lurie spoke at a packed fireside chat in the Sunset, as he shared his revamped vetting process and outlined priorities for selecting the next District 4 supervisor.

Syn splashed skies and waves splashed beaches!
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- Very quiet with fair weather through this weekend. - Marine stratus returning Saturday night, but clear during the days through early next week. - Details very unclear, but high likelihood of a western US pattern change after Thanksgiving. There almost isn`t a cloud in the sky across our entire 11 county area this afternoon. Light offshore flow and large scale subsidence are paving the way for fair weather through at least the next 24 hours. Saturday looks gorgeous with highs up to 67 degrees! Have a great weekend! he only exception being marine stratus filling in along the coastline Saturday evening. The Beach Hazard Statement/Alert is in effect until Monday night at 10 pm for waves to 18 feet and rip currents along with sneaker waves. Do not turn your back to the Ocean!

John Beam's family issues 1st statement in aftermath of tragedy

The family of John Beam, the legendary Oakland football coach who was shot and killed at Laney College last week, has issued their first statement in the aftermath of the tragedy. 

Oakland considers a 1-year tax break for small businesses

Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.

Somali Minnesotans Temporary Protected Status ‘terminated’: Trump

President Trump announced on Friday that due to “fraudulent money laundering activity" coming from “Somali gangs" he is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program in Minnesota.

BART service resumes in East Bay after day-long disruption
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Two BART lines from Hayward south to the Berryessa Station resumes service late Friday. This, after officials said a vandal cut fiber lines near the Hayward station, disrupting service for thousands of passengers for most of the day.

Waymo in Wine Country? Self-driving cars also expanding to Sacramento, San Diego in 2026

Waymo, a Mountain View-based self-driving car company, says it has clearance from the Department of Motor Vehicles to expand operations in both Northern and Southern California with its eyes set on San Diego next. 

Federal agents visit Hayward elementary school

Federal agents visited a Hayward elementary school on Friday morning with a subpoena seeking information connected to a student, the school district confirmed.

Milpitas pho restaurant ordered to close after video of employee slamming meat on ground

A Milpitas pho restaurant was ordered closed after a video circulated on social media showing an employee slamming frozen slabs of short ribs on the ground behind the restaurant.