S.F. Mayor Lurie blasted a message to voters about police oversight. It was wrong
The Chronicle identified five occasions when Mayor Daniel Lurie or his campaign incorrectly suggested that San Francisco’s Prop F would not lessen the Police Commission’s independence.
PG&E warns 25,000 would-be customers of potential six-month delays in getting electricity
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is warning about 25,000 prospective customers that they could be forced to wait as long as six months beyond their scheduled connection dates to get power, as the utility postpones $2 billion in planned spending amid uncertainty over wildfire liability and financing costs. In a...
SF records first overdose death from a synthetic opioid sold at gas stations
A San Francisco resident has died from an overdose involving MGM-15, a powerful opioid sold in gas stations and smoke shops that’s estimated to be up to 50 times stronger than morphine, city health officials said Wednesday. The late-September death marked the city’s first fatal case linked to the...
An Oakland police officer allegedly let a suspected drunk driver go. Shortly after, the...
Gianni Robinson was driving northbound on I-880 in Oakland on Nov. 29, 2025, when, according to police records, she crashed into another vehicle that had stopped ahead of her. Killed in the collision was 31-year-old Anmol-Kiran Kaur Bassi, who had halted in a lane on the highway. Robinson was transported...
Bay Area rain forecast changes: Thursday now looks wetter, with thunderstorms possible
Showers finally arrive Wednesday night, but a more unstable atmosphere could bring downpours and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday.
Bodega Bay’s Only Bulk Ice Plant Gets $2.8M Fix After Years of Breakdowns
The only place to buy bulk ice between San Francisco and Fort Bragg is about to get a long-overdue overhaul. Sonoma County officials announced plans to replace the aging, failure-prone ice-making equipment at Bodega Bay's Spud Point Marina with a $2.8 million investment aimed at keeping roughly 250 commercial fishing boats, charter operators and recreational anglers supplied with reliable ice.
S.F. staff say gunman held them ‘hostage.’ DA says they hid him.
Judge to consider case today as both sides claim key video evidence will make case on cusp of possible trial. S.F. staff say gunman held them ‘hostage.’ DA says they hid him.
Sinking roadway raises concerns about another sinkhole in Moraga
The makings of a sinkhole have surfaced in Moraga, where a portion of roadway has begun to sag in an area that has seen sinkholes before. As part of its current storm preparations, the town noticed the sagging roadway while inspecting the area where a previous sinkhole caused major problems.
The Federal Corruption Trial Against Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
The federal corruption trial against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao kicked off this month. Thao and her three codefendants — Andre Jones, David Doung, and Andy Doung — are facing conspiracy and bribery charges. Prosecutors allege that the group engaged in a quid pro quo to advance the Doungs’ companies in exchange for money and support for Thao’s 2022 mayoral campaign. KQED’s Alex Hall joins us to break it all down.
$725M mega-hotel breaks ground on I-5 between LA and SF
A rendering of the new high-rise hotel scheduled to break ground on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at the Hard Rock Casino Tejon. The $725 million project will feature more than 400 guest rooms, a conference and concert center, along with new dining options and a pool and spa. (Image courtesy Hard Rock Casino Tejon)It’s been almost a year since the Hard Rock Casino Tejon flung upon its doors at the base of the Grapevine to eager throngs of curious onlookers, weary travelers and those who simply
