Federal prosecutors say a 35-year-old engineer planted an encrypted audio recorder behind a television at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters; he was arrested Friday and remains in custody.
Mei Ling · October 13, 2026
An exhibition built around the BTS star's art collection opens Saturday at SFMOMA, while Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth debuts in Silicon Valley and designer Nicole Hollis opens her first shop in Dogpatch.
Mei Ling · October 3, 2026
In a game-show-style sit-down, the Democratic candidate for California governor gave a blunt answer on Israel, said he would accept money from Purdue Pharma, and tested out a pickup line.
Mei Ling · September 25, 2026
Hundreds of drug-use reports filed through the city's 311 app have been closed without action, even though officials say 311 is the right place to report them.
Mei Ling · August 21, 2026
With San Francisco sitting at 47-65, Buster Posey is again trading veterans for prospects, and last year's deadline deals offer a mixed early return.
Mei Ling · August 3, 2026
San Francisco's mayor is supporting Rep. Kevin Mullin's proposal to require autonomous vehicle companies to meet minimum emergency-response standards after robotaxi breakdowns during the July 4 fireworks and a December blackout.
Mei Ling · July 28, 2026
San Francisco's win over first-place Milwaukee was overshadowed by a season-ending-type knee injury to Casey Schmitt, a new setback for Harrison Bader and a looming trade deadline sell-off.
Mei Ling · July 28, 2026
Elon Musk testified that OpenAI's leaders are "looting" a charity as his lawsuit against Sam Altman went to trial, with lawyers for both sides trading sharply opposed accounts of the company's origins.
Mei Ling · April 28, 2026
A coalition of nonprofits has reached a deal to purchase the six-story landmark at 838 Grant Ave. for $32 million, ending a dispute with its owner that lasted nearly a decade.
Mei Ling · April 2, 2026
From a bright pink Valencia Street charity store to a craft-supply warehouse in Bayview, local resale experts name their favorite places to shop and the best finds they have made.
Mei Ling · March 30, 2026
The 20-year-old national team midfielder joins the third-year NWSL club in the most expensive transfer in its history, a month before the regular season begins.
Mei Ling · February 13, 2026
Presidio Bay, which bought the 17.7-acre site for $137 million, has filed plans to replace the vacant federal office complex with 670 apartments, offices, retail and public open space.
Mei Ling · February 3, 2026
With three-day tickets at $635 and VIP passes up to $6,300, a number of lifelong fans say the Golden Gate Park concerts betray the band's spirit, even as others pay up anyway.
Mei Ling · July 28, 2025
The National League beat the American League 7-6 after a 4-3 Home Run Derby tiebreaker, a first for the All-Star Game, following a late AL comeback that began with a homer off Giants reliever Randy Rodríguez.
Mei Ling · July 16, 2025
Golden State turned the 41st pick into selections 52 and 56, adding Australian forward Alex Toohey and Florida guard Will Richard on Thursday's draft night.
Mei Ling · June 26, 2025
Marley Barclay, hospitalized after a Friday crash in Woodacre that killed four Archie Williams High School students, told her parents another vehicle crossed into the girls' lane before their car hit a tree.
Mei Ling · April 21, 2025
Next Door, which opened on Green Street next to Columbus Cafe, pairs vintage games and budget cocktails with a tenant taco shop that lets families in the door.
Mei Ling · April 17, 2025
Alef Aeronautics' demo video has drawn millions of eyes and thousands of preorders, but founder Jim Dukhovny still faces regulatory, financial and engineering hurdles before the car can reach customers.
Mei Ling · March 30, 2025
Archimedes Banya, the city's only full-nude Russian bathhouse, says it will now offer two separate women's nights after wording that limited its monthly ladies-only event to "biological women" drew criticism.
Mei Ling · March 4, 2025
Jimmy Mollé's offer to buy a drink for anyone who answered his online post has become a monthly gathering that just marked its 100th meetup.
Mei Ling · February 9, 2025
Park ranger Amanda Barrows has helped dozens of people leave Golden Gate Park and other city green spaces by building trust rather than relying on citations and sweeps.
Mei Ling · February 8, 2025
A tent camp billed as a "sweeps-free sanctuary" was broken up by police and park rangers in the early hours of Thursday, organizers said.
Mei Ling · December 19, 2024
Estate sale specialists who clear out mansions in Silicon Valley, the East Bay and San Francisco describe forgotten fortunes, unusual discoveries and a market where luxury goods change hands at steep discounts.
Mei Ling · December 15, 2024
A windowless downtown power facility at 425 Folsom St. now serves as a canvas for "East Cut Electric," a rotating installation launched Thursday by the East Cut Community Benefit District.
Mei Ling · November 8, 2024
