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January 5, 2026
Two other hikers who fell at Mount Baldy identified
Juan Sarat Lopez, 37, and Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, 36, were identified as the two other men who fell from Mount Baldy.
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January 5, 2026
What Trump’s illegal invasion of Venezuela confirms
OPINION: It is impossible to think of a major military action that has been so poorly justified to Congress and the public as this one.
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January 5, 2026
Fire damages San Jose Buddhist temple
The roof of the Chua Duyen Giac temple partially collapsed due to a fire, San Jose fire officials said.
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January 5, 2026
Stop Trump’s plan to open California’s coastline to oil drilling
OPINION: The Trump administration plans to open the length of California’s coast to offshore oil and gas development, regardless of the law...
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January 5, 2026
Join the SF Chronicle Aging & Longevity Summit with Rick Steves
This one-day event brings together experts on brain health, fitness, social connection and financial planning for impactful conversations ab...
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January 5, 2026
Top Dog closes in Oakland, plus more December restaurant closures
Notable Bay Area restaurant and bar closures from last month include a 41-year-old San Jose taqueria, a long-running Vietnamese bistro in Be...
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January 5, 2026
RT Bistro, from the owners of Rich Table, to open in San Francisco
The coveted off-menu burger makes a comeback, plus more bistro fare at Rich Table’s newest venture.
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January 5, 2026
Trump’s Reconciliation Bill is one big, beautiful farce
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Chronicle readers comment on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, the Forward Party, BART, guns deterring crime and benefits o...
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January 5, 2026
This financial move is stressful — but the experts all do it
For the most critical financial decisions, even experts need experts.
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January 5, 2026
Subscribers only: Discounted tickets to the Aging & Longevity Summit
Subscribers get an exclusive presale discount on the inaugural Aging & Longevity Summit, featuring keynote speaker Rick Steves and leading e...
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January 5, 2026
Why Napa’s first Black-owned winery finally embraced the spotlight
“People still say we’re aloof, we’re reclusive.”
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January 5, 2026
Forecast: California storms fade as dry, colder pattern sets in
Rain, Sierra snow and colder nights are on tap this week, but forecasters say a longer dry stretch could soon dominate California’s weather.
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January 5, 2026
These are the biggest challenges facing California’s economy in 2026
AI spending is booming, but tariffs and continued high prices could dampen consumer spending and small business activity. And people looking...
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January 5, 2026
Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in an American courtroom. Maduro and his wife are expected t...
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January 5, 2026
Mickey Rourke faces eviction, launches GoFundMe
The Oscar-nominated actor is seeking nearly $60,000 in back rent after receiving a notice to pay or vacate his Los Angeles home.
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January 5, 2026
Ocean Beach marine flare: Police detonate device safely
A military marine flare washed up at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach and was safely detonated after closures by Park Police and bomb squads.
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January 5, 2026
49ers net favorable 2026 schedule with third-place finish in NFC West
The San Francisco 49ers benefited from a weak slate of 2025 opponents, and falling behind the Seahawks and Rams means they’ll face nine team...
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January 5, 2026
49ers head to Philadelphia to face Eagles in NFC wild-card game
The San Francisco 49ers fell to the No. 6 seed after Saturday’s loss, but wound up drawing a wild-card game in Philadelphia next weekend aft...
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January 4, 2026
Why some Democrats are staying silent on Trump’s Venezuela attack
Democrats are navigating a high-wire balancing act in their response to the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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January 4, 2026
Video: Car goes up in flames during crash in San Francisco
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and transported an occupant to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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January 4, 2026
Why S.F. Playhouse’s ‘Into the Woods’ is so much more than escapism
Susi Damilano’s production shows how attending theater can be as grounding and clarifying as going for a walk in the forest and taking a dee...
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January 4, 2026
One killed, another severely hurt in crash that shut Bay Area highway
The collision closed westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Vallejo for almost two hours Sunday morning.
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January 4, 2026
Bay Area hit by one-two punch of flooding from rain, king tides
The coastal flood advisory was extended until 3 p.m. Monday as Marin County and San Francisco mop up from weekend water damage.
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January 4, 2026
Pink reveals why she spent New Year’s Eve in the hospital
Pink revealed that she spent New Year’s Eve in the hospital after undergoing neck disc replacement surgery.
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January 4, 2026
Heavy snow cripples Tahoe as travelers head home from holidays
Traffic was held and chains were required on major highways as the Sierra Avalanche Center warned of dangerous conditions Sunday.
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January 4, 2026
Search expands for missing hiker in Sierra Nevada foothills
The woman was last seen Friday afternoon, and her dog was later found alone on the trail near the North Fork of the American River.
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January 4, 2026
Tommy Lee Jones asks for privacy after daughter’s death
The family of actor Tommy Lee Jones has issued a brief statement asking for privacy following the death of his daughter, Victoria Jones.
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January 4, 2026
As S.F. Mayor Lurie recalls talk with Trump, one question stands out
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie recounts his conversation with President Donald Trump last fall during an interview on ABC News’ “This Week...
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January 4, 2026
After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jail
The New York jail holding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is a facility so troubled, some judges have refused to send people there even...
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January 4, 2026
Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US 'run' Venezuela
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has arrived in the United States to face criminal charges. He was captured in an audacious military...
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January 4, 2026
California vs. Trump: 5 decisions that could reshape the fight in 2026
California’s roller-coaster relationship with President Donald Trump is poised to shift again in 2026 as the state elects a new governor and...
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January 4, 2026
Chronicle’s Metro football awards: Offensive, defensive, regional POYs
Here’s which Bay Area high school football standouts received honors for the 2025 season, including offensive, defensive and regional player...
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January 4, 2026
Teacher with breast cancer got housing aid and hope from Bay Area fund
A Concord teacher with breast cancer got mortgage relief and a vivid reminder that accepting help is a sign of humility and strength.
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January 4, 2026
Waymo wants to be Big Tech’s nice guy. Will San Francisco buy it?
While Tesla’s Elon Musk joined the Trump administration, Waymo won the PR war and forged alliances in San Francisco’s City Hall. Then a toug...
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January 4, 2026
For places and spaces, what’s in a name? Consider Steph Curry vs Trump
OPINION: Naming stuff for famous people isn’t new, but there’s a bit of a difference between folks celebrating a connection to Stephen Curry...
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January 4, 2026
A year after the Palisades fire, L.A. is still burning
OPINION: All levels of government have done extraordinary things in these L.A. fires’ aftermath, from fast clean-ups to streamlining of buil...
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January 4, 2026
It took six years to get justice for her grandmother’s murder
OPINION: Sasanna Yee channels the anguish over her grandmother’s murder into something positive for Visatacion Valley, an often forgotten pa...
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January 4, 2026
Incremental fixes will not solve mental health crisis
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Chronicle readers comment on violent mental health in the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of a social worker at San F...
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January 4, 2026
How the 49ers’ high-flying offense sputtered against the Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers came into their showdown with Seattle averaging more than 40 points per game behind Brock Purdy and Christian McCaff...
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January 4, 2026
Praise of 49ers’ defense misguided after Seahawks show off elite unit
The San Francisco’s 13-3 loss to Seattle was a tale of defenses: the Seahawks were exceptional and the 49ers weren’t nearly good enough. One...
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January 4, 2026
49ers QB Brock Purdy’s shoulder injured on last offensive play
49ers QB Brock Purdy was under pressure all night, but the high-low hit he took on the Niners’ final play on offense left him with a shoulde...
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January 4, 2026
49ers game grades: Defense hung tight, but absent offense a bad sign
The San Francisco 49ers had their worst game on offense of the season in a 13-3 loss against the Seahawks, creating questions over what to e...
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January 4, 2026
Leave it to the Seahawks to pick off 49ers’ unlikely top-seed dreams
The San Francisco 49ers had a shot at earning the NFC’s No. 1 seed. And until Brock Purdy’s interception, it was believable. Now the Niners...
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January 4, 2026
Warriors’ Draymond Green earns quick ejection in first half vs. Jazz
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was issued two technical fouls and ejected Saturday against the Utah Jazz, the second time he’s...
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January 4, 2026
93-year-old turns himself in after allegedly fatally shooting spouse
Fremont police said Richard Hocking, 93, called 911 Saturday morning to report he’d shot his 86-year-old spouse inside their car.
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January 4, 2026
49ers’ dreams of No. 1 seed crushed by Seahawks’ dominant defense
With the NFC’s top seed at stake, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers offense fizzled in a 13-3 loss to the Seahawks on Saturday. Now, t...
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January 4, 2026
S.F.’s famous Waterfront Restaurant posts 'permanently closed' signs
Signs posted at San Francisco’s historic Waterfront Restaurant said that the restaurant was “permanently closed” — appearing to signal the e...
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January 4, 2026
With season on the line, 49ers Faithful do their duty in S.F. bars
Saturday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks drew fans early to cheer their team on to a division title and the Super Bowl.
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January 4, 2026
Fremont bicyclist dies after crash with semi-truck
A 69-year-old bicyclist crashed with a semi-truck as it was turning into a parking lot and died on the scene in Fremont, police said.
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January 4, 2026