Armed suspect with pet duck and purple Ferrari contacts The Standard during standoff
San Francisco police on Monday arrested a man known for driving around the city in a purple Ferrari with his pet duck, Daisy. SFPD officers say Brian Currier brandished a gun at a pedestrian, then barricaded himself in his Nob Hill home, leading to a standoff with police that lasted hours.
Citi Drops 12K-Square-Foot Flagship Bank in Heart of SF’s FiDi
Citibank has planted a new flagship branch at One California Street in downtown San Francisco, taking over a long-running Wells Fargo spot and putting a fresh blue logo in the middle of the Financial District. Built to cater to affluent personal and small business clients, it is one of the most visible bank debuts in...
‘Found him underneath the vehicle’: Teen in SUV runs over 4-year-old boy before crashing...
After their 4-year-old son was killed in a chain-reaction crash outside of a California restaurant, a family has sued multiple people and the city where it happened, claiming their child's death was entirely "preventable." The post 'Found him underneath the vehicle': Teen in SUV runs over 4-year-old boy before...
Bay Bridge Chaos: CHP Seizes 16 Cars In Treasure Island Sideshow Bust
What started as a late-night thrill ride on the Bay Bridge ended with tow trucks and criminal charges, after a massive sideshow shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 80 just east of Treasure Island, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officials say they have now seized 16 vehicles...
Man who died after car plunged into Bay in Sausalito Monday identified
(KRON) — Firefighters responded to a call about a vehicle that was submerged in water in Sausalito on Monday. There were two individuals inside a white Mercedes-Benz before first responders found it 10 feet underwater. One was medically evaluated at the scene, and the other was taken to the hospital, where they later...
Unspecified allegations against Arizona-born labor icon Cesar Chavez lead to cancellation of celebrations
NEW YORK (AP) — The United Farm Workers union has distanced itself from annual celebrations of its founder, Cesar Chavez, amid what it said were troubling but unspecified allegations. In a statement Tuesday, the union said allegations of “abuse of young women or minors” were concerning enough to urge...
Video released in Oakland police ghost chase that led to death of bystander
New video released after Lolo Sokai was killed in a freak accident prompted by an unauthorized OPD ghost chase in 2022. The video shows for the first time what the officers said after the accident. The video also shows in graphic detail the chaotic scene and mother's grief over the...
‘He just sat there in flames’: Sole survivor of Piedmont Cybertruck crash sues Tesla
Police, regulators and grieving members have struggled to find accountability for the incident, which left three college students dead.
Bank plans 130 new branches across California
CALIFORNIA – Following its October 2025 plan to expand U.S. financial centers, BMO announced more than 130 new locations in California and about 15 in Arizona. The move comes as banks shrink overall branch networks while targeting high-growth areas, aligning with BMO’s push for in-person, advice-driven banking in the...
Goodwill to open massive new Bay Area store after recent closures
Goodwill is opening a 27,000-square-foot store in Fairfield next month, marking a shift to larger retail formats after closing Bay Area locations.

















