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A popular Bay Area fast food chain was selected over six other food and beverage operators to open in Union Square as part of San Francisco’s downtown revitalization efforts.
A homegrown S.F. burger chain is the latest city-backed Union Square opening
A popular Bay Area fast food chain was selected over six other food and beverage operators to open in Union Square as part of San Francisco’s downtown revitalization efforts.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
A popular Bay Area fast food chain was selected over six other food and beverage operators to open in Union Square as part of San Francisco’s downtown revitalization efforts.
Steph Curry scorched for three quarters, but the Golden State Warriors couldn’t separate Friday from the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center – until they turned to their second unit.
Warriors ride Steph Curry and a second-half, second-unit surge to rout Kings
Stephen Curry scorched for three quarters, but the Golden State Warriors couldn’t separate Friday from the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center – until they turned to their second unit.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Steph Curry scorched for three quarters, but the Golden State Warriors couldn’t separate Friday from the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center – until they turned to their second unit.
The World Baseball Classic features a 20-team format, but Team USA’s extraordinary roster — including Giants ace Logan Webb — bids to unseat Japan, the champs in 2023.
World Baseball Classic promises drama, top talent, but can Team USA unseat Japan’s strong squad?
The World Baseball Classic features a 20-team format, but Team USA’s extraordinary roster — including Giants ace Logan Webb — bids to unseat Japan, the champs in 2023.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
The World Baseball Classic features a 20-team format, but Team USA’s extraordinary roster — including Giants ace Logan Webb — bids to unseat Japan, the champs in 2023.
Santa Cruz officials have confirmed that triathlete and open-water swimmer Erica Fox was killed by a shark in Monterey Bay. The 55-year-old woman disappeared near Lovers Point in Pacific Grove.
Coroner confirms triathlete Erica Fox died in Monterey Bay shark attack
Santa Cruz officials have confirmed that triathlete and open-water swimmer Erica Fox was killed by a shark in Monterey Bay. The 55-year-old woman disappeared near Lovers Point in Pacific Grove.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Santa Cruz officials have confirmed that triathlete and open-water swimmer Erica Fox was killed by a shark in Monterey Bay. The 55-year-old woman disappeared near Lovers Point in Pacific Grove.
San Francisco’s Drug Court is seeing a swelling volume of cases. Some of them have included defendants accused of violent crimes they said were motivated by underlying substance abuse disorders.
S.F. Drug Court was once meant for minor crimes. Now, people accused of violent offenses are getting in
San Francisco’s Drug Court is seeing a swelling volume of cases. Some of them have included defendants accused of violent crimes they said were motivated by underlying substance abuse disorders.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM
San Francisco’s Drug Court is seeing a swelling volume of cases. Some of them have included defendants accused of violent crimes they said were motivated by underlying substance abuse disorders.
This underrated Burmese restaurant will add new dishes and drinks at its larger home, which is just half a mile from its current location in Oakland.
This ‘criminally overlooked’ Burmese restaurant is moving to a larger new home
This underrated Burmese restaurant will add new dishes and drinks at its larger home, which is just half a mile from its current location in Oakland.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
This underrated Burmese restaurant will add new dishes and drinks at its larger home, which is just half a mile from its current location in Oakland.
Barnes & Noble College will take over retail, course material and online operations at UC Berkeley campus stores later this month, the company and university have announced.
UC Berkeley hands campus stores and course materials to Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble College will take over retail, course material and online operations at UC Berkeley campus stores later this month, the company and university have announced.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Barnes & Noble College will take over retail, course material and online operations at UC Berkeley campus stores later this month, the company and university have announced.
California faces an estimated $3 billion shortfall in the upcoming budget year, but the Newsom administration projects the deficit will grow significantly in the next budget year to $22 billion.
California faces $3 billion deficit in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final state budget plan
California faces an estimated $3 billion shortfall in the upcoming budget year, but the Newsom administration projects the deficit will grow significantly in the next budget year to $22 billion.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:26 AM
California faces an estimated $3 billion shortfall in the upcoming budget year, but the Newsom administration projects the deficit will grow significantly in the next budget year to $22 billion.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr denounced the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman who was killed in Minneapolis by an ICE agent.
Warriors’ Steve Kerr condemns ICE killing in Minneapolis: ‘Commit murder, seemingly get away with it’
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr denounced the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman who was killed in Minneapolis by an ICE agent.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr denounced the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman who was killed in Minneapolis by an ICE agent.
What began as a mud trail and no-man’s-land in San Francisco’s Dogpatch is now Minnesota Grove, a lush pedestrian oasis shaped by local stewardship and a Public Works upgrade.
A forgotten corner of San Francisco is transformed into a public green oasis
What began as a mud trail and no-man’s-land in San Francisco’s Dogpatch is now Minnesota Grove, a lush pedestrian oasis shaped by local stewardship and a Public Works upgrade.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
What began as a mud trail and no-man’s-land in San Francisco’s Dogpatch is now Minnesota Grove, a lush pedestrian oasis shaped by local stewardship and a Public Works upgrade.
The fight over San Francisco’s need to add more housing has spilled into the courts as the first lawsuit to challenge Mayor Daniel Lurie’s “Family Zoning” plan was filed.
Exclusive: Lawsuit challenges S.F. mayor’s housing plan, sending ‘Family Zoning’ to court
The fight over San Francisco’s need to add more housing has spilled into the courts as the first lawsuit to challenge Mayor Daniel Lurie’s “Family Zoning” plan was filed.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:40 AM
The fight over San Francisco’s need to add more housing has spilled into the courts as the first lawsuit to challenge Mayor Daniel Lurie’s “Family Zoning” plan was filed.
Registration for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics starts Jan. 14. Here’s what you need to know about booking your trip to see the Games.
Want to see the 2028 L.A. Olympics? Here’s how the ticket lottery works
Registration for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics starts Jan. 14. Here’s what you need to know about booking your trip to see the Games.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Registration for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics starts Jan. 14. Here’s what you need to know about booking your trip to see the Games.
Bay FC will sign Keira Barry, a 20-year-old Manchester United forward, to a four-year contract. Barry played for Bay FC coach Emma Coates with the English U-23 team in 2025.
Bay FC to sign Manchester United’s Keira Barry, another former player of Emma Coates
Bay FC will sign Keira Barry, a 20-year-old Manchester United forward, to a four-year contract. Barry played for Bay FC coach Emma Coates with the English U-23 team in 2025.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Bay FC will sign Keira Barry, a 20-year-old Manchester United forward, to a four-year contract. Barry played for Bay FC coach Emma Coates with the English U-23 team in 2025.
A judge scolded Waymo during an administrative rules proceeding, after the company refused to disclose how many of its robotaxis had stalled during a power outage in San Francisco.
Waymo scolded by judge after robotaxi company refuses to discuss details from power outage
A judge scolded Waymo during an administrative rules proceeding, after the company refused to disclose how many of its robotaxis had stalled during a power outage in San Francisco.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:40 AM
A judge scolded Waymo during an administrative rules proceeding, after the company refused to disclose how many of its robotaxis had stalled during a power outage in San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams said Friday he felt confident he could start in Sunday’s wild-card game, but he sounded less assured about his ability to last to the end.
49ers’ Trent Williams expects to start Sunday, but can he finish as he’s pushing the limits?
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams said Friday he felt confident he could start in Sunday’s wild-card game, but he sounded less assured about his ability to last to the end.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:20 AM
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams said Friday he felt confident he could start in Sunday’s wild-card game, but he sounded less assured about his ability to last to the end.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s freeze of $10 billion in child welfare funds Friday following a lawsuit filed by five blue states targeted by the White House.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from freezing California child care funds
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s freeze of $10 billion in child welfare funds Friday following a lawsuit filed by five blue states targeted by the White House.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s freeze of $10 billion in child welfare funds Friday following a lawsuit filed by five blue states targeted by the White House.
A Northern California woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors said she failed to intervene while the child drowned in a pool.
California mother convicted after toddler drowned while she used dating apps
A Northern California woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors said she failed to intervene while the child drowned in a pool.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:40 AM
A Northern California woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors said she failed to intervene while the child drowned in a pool.
Special teams coach Brant Boyer has helped save this 49ers season. But his success is rooted not just in discipline and drive, but from the life experience that made him “a tough guy.”
49ers’ improved special teams reflect Brant Boyer and the man who helped save him
Special teams coach Brant Boyer has helped save this 49ers season. But his success is rooted not just in discipline and drive, but from the life experience that made him “a tough guy.”
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January 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Special teams coach Brant Boyer has helped save this 49ers season. But his success is rooted not just in discipline and drive, but from the life experience that made him “a tough guy.”
A person was shot and killed Friday near the Oakland Flea Market, authorities said.
Oakland police investigate fatal shooting
A person was shot and killed Friday near the Oakland Flea Market, authorities said.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A person was shot and killed Friday near the Oakland Flea Market, authorities said.
Tenants displaced by a fire in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district nearly a month ago could be facing homelessness as city officials rush to approve their applications for temporary housing.
‘We’re being ignored’: Tenants displaced by Tenderloin apartment fire fear they will become homeless
Tenants displaced by a fire in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district nearly a month ago could be facing homelessness as city officials rush to approve their applications for temporary housing.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Tenants displaced by a fire in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district nearly a month ago could be facing homelessness as city officials rush to approve their applications for temporary housing.
St. Louis businessman Richard A. Chaifetz is now a member of the San Francisco Giants’ ownership group, according to a release from his private investment firm.
Giants add St. Louis billionaire Richard A. Chaifetz to ownership group
St. Louis businessman Richard A. Chaifetz is now a member of the San Francisco Giants’ ownership group, according to a release from his private investment firm.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
St. Louis businessman Richard A. Chaifetz is now a member of the San Francisco Giants’ ownership group, according to a release from his private investment firm.
An immensely popular park spectacle that draws thousands of visitors each February will no longer require reservations.
Yosemite’s top winter attraction won’t require reservations for the first time in years
An immensely popular park spectacle that draws thousands of visitors each February will no longer require reservations.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
An immensely popular park spectacle that draws thousands of visitors each February will no longer require reservations.
Kirk Richardson, 61 died in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility after repeatedly striking his head against the wall of his cell, authorities said.
Bay Area man charged with killing his parents dies in Contra Costa County jail
Kirk Richardson, 61 died in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility after repeatedly striking his head against the wall of his cell, authorities said.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Kirk Richardson, 61 died in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility after repeatedly striking his head against the wall of his cell, authorities said.
A kayaker drowned at Doran Beach on Friday morning, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
Kayaker dies after drowning in Bodega Bay beach
A kayaker drowned at Doran Beach on Friday morning, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A kayaker drowned at Doran Beach on Friday morning, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
Super Duper’s arrival in Union Square was announced by Mayor Lurie. Six operators competed for the space.
A homegrown S.F. burger chain is the latest city-backed Union Square opening
Super Duper’s arrival in Union Square was announced by Mayor Lurie. Six operators competed for the space.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Super Duper’s arrival in Union Square was announced by Mayor Lurie. Six operators competed for the space.