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January 8, 2026
Waymo unveils the name of its next robotaxi: Ojai
The electric van, equipped with Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system, will begin offering rides later this year as the company...
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January 7, 2026
SF Bay Area is under brand-new ‘extreme cold watch.’ Why?
Millions of Bay Area residents are under an “extreme cold watch” as temperatures are forecast to drop toward freezing.
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January 7, 2026
Tom Brady opening a sports card shop in San Francisco. Here’s where
The storefront of a shuttered cafe appears to have a new tenant in San Francisco: a growing sports card and collectibles retail brand that’s...
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January 7, 2026
Can Shanahan’s 49ers beat his past vs. Fangio defenses in Eagles game?
The San Francisco 49ers might need plenty of points to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, but Kyle Shanahan’s track record against coordinator Vi...
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January 7, 2026
After Christian McCaffrey’s historic load, can 49ers expect his best?
The case could be made that Christian McCaffrey is wearing down. The league leader in touches will need to conjure his vintage form to keep...
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January 7, 2026
49ers’ Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall not practicing. Could they play?
Left tackle Trent Williams (hamstring) and receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) remained out of practice Wednesday for the San Francisco 49...
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January 7, 2026
'Adolescent' patient dies in flu-related case in San Mateo County
San Mateo County health officials said Wednesday that an “adolescent patient” died in a flu-related case in December. The child had not rece...
San Francisco Chronicle
January 7, 2026
Controversial Jan. 6-linked musician booked at S.F. venue
A San Francisco music venue is at the center of social media controversy, after booking Ariel Pink, a musician who attended President Trump’...
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January 7, 2026
Graziano Cerchiai, owner of Bimbo's 365 Club in S.F., dies
For more than six decades, Graziano Cerchiai was the smiling, tuxedoed soul of Bimbo’s 365 Club — welcoming legends and nurturing newcomers...
San Francisco Chronicle
January 7, 2026
SF Bay Area under high surf advisory as sneaker wave risk rises
Forecasters warn of 15- to 20-foot waves, strong rip currents and sneaker waves through Friday for the entire Bay Area coastline, from Monte...
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January 7, 2026
Page, Ellison shift assets as California weighs wealth tax
Larry Ellison and Larry Page have taken concrete steps to move key business entities out of California as labor groups race to qualify a pro...
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January 7, 2026
Independent S.F. radio station seeks donations to remain on-air
HydeFM, based in San Francisco’s Mission District, is asking its listeners to help cover monthly operating expenses so that it can remain on...
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January 7, 2026
Minneapolis mayor says ICE officer's killing of a motorist was 'reckless' and wasn't self-defense
Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in he...
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January 7, 2026
How Trump can keep the House without winning the midterms
OPINION: President Trump has openly worried that Republicans may lose the House in the midterm elections. But there’s a plausible way he cou...
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January 7, 2026
Miniso is opening its largest Bay Area store in Fremont
Miniso, the fast-growing Chinese lifestyle retailer, is opening its largest Bay Area store in Fremont on Jan. 17.
San Francisco Chronicle
January 7, 2026
What to know about one of the most luxurious Super Bowl fan events
Sports Illustrated The Party Presented by DraftKings is set to take over Cow Palace the night before Super Bowl 2026 next month.
San Francisco Chronicle
January 7, 2026
U.S. government shifts its guidelines on alcohol for the first time
The new update to the U.S. dietary guidelines, published Wednesday, included a surprising new stance on alcohol.
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January 7, 2026
Man suspected in deadly S.F. hospital stabbing pleads not guilty
Wilfredo Tortolero-Arriechi, 34, appeared alongside his attorney, Deputy Public Defender Sylvia Nguyen, and a Spanish interpreter.
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January 7, 2026
Tahoe man allegedly threatens to bomb Harrah’s Casino
Authorities said the threat was taken seriously, given the site’s history, including the infamous 1980 bombing at a neighboring casino.
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January 7, 2026
Two boys arrested on suspicion of murder, Vallejo police say
Two juveniles were arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Vallejo last year, officials said.
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January 7, 2026
Alcoholism is not a feel-good story. Here’s the reality of the disease
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Chronicle readers comment on sugar-coating alcoholism, flooding on Highway 37 and the U.S. invasion of Venezuela.
San Francisco Chronicle
January 7, 2026
Can California Assembly Bill 720 help the struggling wine industry?
The wine industry is catching a break amid multi-year sales and tourism slumps with a new California law that legalizes tastings in vineyard...
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January 7, 2026
Chubby Cattle BBQ in Pleasanton is a wagyu beef wonderland
Patrons wait up to two hours to get into this Japanese yakiniku restaurant, an all-you-can-eat wagyu beef wonderland. Is it worth it?
San Francisco Chronicle
January 7, 2026
The loudest voice in Congress on the Palisades Fire is a Florida man
Why does a former Florida governor whose experience is mostly with hurricanes care so much about one fire that took place across the country...
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January 7, 2026
Map shows where California rainfall is over 300% of average
Storms brought heavy rain to San Francisco and Los Angeles, and snow to the Sierra.
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January 7, 2026
These California scientists maintain one of the world’s most vital snow datasets
Scientists at UC Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Laboratory provide insights into long-term trends, including climate change impacts.
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January 7, 2026
Northern California still has the nation’s lowest ICE arrest rate
ICE arrests have risen sharply under the Trump administration, but California’s policies have tamped down some of the surge.
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January 7, 2026
SF Sketchfest 2026: 11 must-see comedy events
SF Sketchfest 2026 returns with more than 500 performers, including Randall Park, Jodie Sweetin, Elizabeth Banks and “Saturday Night Live” f...
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January 7, 2026
What Newsom's final State of the State will say about his 2028 run
What Gov. Gavin Newsom says in his final State of the State speech Thursday will tell Californians a lot about his priorities for his last y...
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January 7, 2026
Bay Area cold snap to bring freezing temps Friday morning
After weeks of storms and a soggy end to 2025 in the Bay Area, clear skies and offshore winds set the stage for chilly nights and possible f...
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January 7, 2026
Valero to import fuel to Bay Area after idling Benicia refinery
The oil giant had said last year it planned to permanently shut down the refinery.
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January 7, 2026
Jailed startup founder accused in winery rampage allowed $1M trade
A Palo Alto man accused of setting a fire and ramming cars at a South Bay winery was allowed to complete a stock transaction worth more than...
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January 7, 2026
SF renters would pay up to $65 annually to help cover Muni parcel tax
It’s the latest tweak to one of the city’s most closely scrutinized ballot measures, which aims to raise $183 million annually to avert stee...
San Francisco Chronicle
January 7, 2026
San Francisco shuts down Tenderloin massage parlor
San Francisco’s city attorney has shut down Empire Relaxation Spa, an unpermitted massage parlor in the Tenderloin, following a $275,000 set...
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January 7, 2026
Weather forecast for 49ers vs. Eagles: Will storm affect game?
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping the weather is in their favor Sunday. Quarterback Brock Purdy has had issues playing in inclement weather...
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January 6, 2026
Snowmobiler killed in avalanche near Lake Tahoe identified
Rescuers have identified the 42-year-old man killed in a backcountry avalanche near Truckee and confirmed that no other victims were involve...
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January 6, 2026
S.F.’s unusual tool against drugs in the Tenderloin could expand
A curfew on corner stores in the Tenderloin could expand into San Francisco’s troubled SoMa neighborhood if city leaders approve a new propo...
San Francisco Chronicle
January 6, 2026
S.F. immigration court to close following judges’ firings, retirements
San Francisco’s main immigration court building is set to close next January, with plans for staff to transfer to the federal court in Conco...
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January 6, 2026
9th Circuit revives California law banning forced outing of students
A federal appeals court says a judge who ordered schools in California to let teachers inform parents that their child has identified as tra...
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January 6, 2026
One Bay Area boys high school basketball league is stacked this season
If the last two weeks are any indication, Bay Area high school basketball fans are in for a wild ride in quests for section, regional and st...
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January 6, 2026
Mare Island Dry Dock closure leaves 84 workers jobless
The closure of the Mare Island Dry Dock has left dozens of workers without jobs, delivering an economic setback to Vallejo as it continues t...
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January 6, 2026
Why 49ers are facing a worst-case scenario in Philly wild-card game
Head coach Kyle Shanahan stressed the importance of the 49ers beating the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18. Did that loss seal San Francisco’s po...
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January 6, 2026
California bill would ease rules for home plug-in solar panels
State Sen. Scott Wiener proposed new legislation that would make it easier for renters and others to use portable solar panels and lower ele...
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January 6, 2026
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter faced case involving Napa winery
Victoria Jones was facing a pending misdemeanor domestic battery case in Napa County involving her husband at the time of her death.
San Francisco Chronicle
January 6, 2026
Where are Giants’ priorities? Curious offseason addition puzzles fans
OPINION: Can you feel the excitement? The glitz, the glamour, the bright spotlights on the San Francisco Giants’ biggest offseason acquisiti...
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January 6, 2026
California’s largest reservoir surges 30 feet after recent storms
Shasta Lake, the largest reservoir in California, rose more than 30 feet over the past two weeks as a series of winter storms pounded the st...
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January 6, 2026
California, other Western states reject CDC childhood vaccine rollback
Health officials in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii said they’ll continue recommending routine childhood vaccines after the CDC sc...
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January 6, 2026
Newsom challenges Trump to live TV cognitive test after latest insult
President Donald Trump told a room full of Republicans that Gov. Gavin Newsom couldn’t pass a cognitive test. “Let’s do it,” Newsom responde...
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January 6, 2026
White House moves to cut off billions in California child care funds
The Trump administration plans to freeze billions of dollars in federal funds and subsidies used to help needy California families afford ch...
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January 6, 2026