San Francisco Chronicle

April 22, 2026

16-year-old accused in rural road killing

The suspect allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend, a relative of the woman, in the hours before the shooting.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 22, 2026

Dave Mason, Traffic and Fleetwood Mac member, dies at 79

Dave Mason, the British guitarist who co-founded Traffic, briefly joined Fleetwood Mac and wrote “Feelin’ Alright,” has died at 79.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 22, 2026

Sheriff’s deputy charged with loaning AR-15 to Gilroy teen

A San Benito sheriff’s deputy, 31-year-old Ryan Miller, faces felony and misdemeanor charges on suspicion of lending a teenager an assault r...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 22, 2026

Toronado, SF's definitive craft beer bar, being sold to new owners

A year after a failed purchase by a crypto investment manager, San Francisco’s Toronado Pub is being sold to new owners.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Zuckerberg-backed Bay Area school to lay off 147

A tuition-free school founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan in the East Bay will lay off nearly 150 employees as it prepares to...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Tornado warning issued for Fresno County

A tornado warning was issued for portions of Fresno and Madera counties along Highway 99 on Tuesday afternoon. The warning lasts through 2:4...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

California woman dies after snake bite, third death of 2026

A 78-year-old Redwood Valley woman died after being bitten three times by a venomous snake in Mendocino County, authorities said.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Muni to pass two-year budget, warns cuts loom if tax measures fail

The budget that would take effect in July comprises $3.1 billion for operations and $1.2 billion for capital expenditures.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Steve Kerr’s Warriors run feels over. Their next move could be risky

Steve Kerr gave it a 50-50 chance that he would return as the Golden State Warriors’ head coach, but sentiment is building that he won’t — a...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Teen driver booked in Marin crash that killed student

A 17-year-old driver has been booked on suspicion of manslaughter and DUI after a crash earlier this month in Marin County that killed a hig...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

FBI investigating Oakland bank robbery

The FBI was investigating a robbery at a Wells Fargo bank on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Tesla vehicle fire shut down I-280 lanes for hours

The Tesla vehicle caught on fire during the morning rush on Tuesday, according to authorities and media reports.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Karol G announces Levi’s Stadium show. Here’s how to get tickets

Karol G will return to the Bay Area in 2026 with a stop at Levi’s Stadium as part of her global Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Bay Area storm brings heavy showers, possible thunderstorms

Tuesday brings a second round of Bay Area rain, afternoon thunderstorms in the Central Valley and heavy snow for the Sierra as the storm shi...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Don’t be fooled by RFK Jr.’s ‘real food’ lectures

OPINION: Lecturing folks struggling to “eat real food” while cutting SNAP benefits and other forms of food assistance feels like a sick joke...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

SF's El Faro, the birthplace of the Mission burrito, must be saved

El Faro, creator of the Mission burrito, might close after a rent hike. It should be preserved, argues critic Cesar Hernandez — even if the...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

How 49ers can improve pass rush in NFL draft after they got exposed

After injuries to Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams, San Francisco ranked last in the NFL in sacks. Here are several edge options who could be av...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

‘Aggressive’ coyotes roaming Peninsula city, police say

Local authorities in a Peninsula municipality have issued public alerts regarding an increase in coyote sightings with aggressive behavior p...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

San Jose teen charged with murder of 2-year-old foster brother

A San Jose teenager has been charged with the murder and sexual assault of a two-year-old foster sibling, marking a serious criminal case in...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Northern California woman dies after shooting on dirt road

A 38-year-old Northern California woman died Sunday morning after a shooting in rural Mendocino County, authorities said.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

California remains top U.S. tourism destination

California maintains its position as America's leading tourism hub, with San Francisco experiencing remarkable recovery in travel expenditur...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 21, 2026

Some Dems want a caretaker to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress

If any candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the June 16 special election, they could head to Congress immediately.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

BART will reduce service on Sunday to fix lights in the Transbay Tube

This is the first of three BART service reductions to install the lights.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Pilot reported ‘tubocharger problem’ before fatal Tahoe crash

A preliminary NTSB report says the pilot of a plane that crashed near Olympic Valley in March reported a “turbocharger problem.”

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, successor named

Apple announced that CEO Tim Cook will step down later this year and become executive chairman, with longtime hardware chief John Ternus set...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Native American skeletal remains unearthed at UC Berkeley work site

Construction on a new beach volleyball complex was paused until descendant can be identified

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Chain-reaction crash on Highway 87 leaves one dead

A 63-year-old San Jose man died after a four-vehicle crash Sunday on Highway 87, authorities said.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Democrat Betty Yee exits California governor's race

Yee failed to gain traction with her candidacy for the state’s highest office in a crowded field.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Downtown S.F. offer tower draws zero bids in foreclosure auction

The foreclosure of a notable North Financial District office tower suggests that San Francisco’s downtown office market is still struggling.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Person found dead on San Francisco I-80 ramp after reopening

A person was found dead late Sunday near an Interstate 80 on-ramp in San Francisco, according to authorities.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Alcatraz closes for dock repairs, shutting down tours

Alcatraz Island is closed through Friday while crews repair its dock, halting ferry service and canceling all tours during a busy spring tra...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

49ers sign left tackle Trent Williams to two-year, $50 million deal

After reports that the San Francisco 49ers could trade or release Trent Williams this offseason, they did what was expected by ensuring thei...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan is preparing for new talks between the U.S. and Iran, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. seized an Iranian...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

More homes are entering S.F.’s pipeline. Are they getting built?

After a three-year drought of applications, San Francisco saw a sudden spike of proposed units, due largely to a few massive projects.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

California asks ships to slow down over wide area to protect whales

California’s efforts to protect whales will affect ships all along its coastline this year — a larger area than ever before.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Oil prices and stocks climb as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices have climbed more than 5% while Asian shares also advanced as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using t...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 20, 2026

Shooting in Sacramento-area park, stabbing in downtown Davis injure 5

A series of violent incidents have disrupted the Sacramento region, with five individuals injured in separate attacks including a shooting a...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

There are two types of movie-watchers. Which one are you?

ASK MICK: Chronicle movie critic emeritus Mick LaSalle reveals what kind of movie-watcher he is and what factors make him excited to see a n...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

Valkyries shocked WNBA in their first year. Now they’re aiming higher

The Golden State Valkyries set the bar higher than anyone expected in their inaugural season. How do they not only meet that level this year...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

Birds missing, at risk after break-in at Northern California facility

Someone vandalized and “intentionally released” all 11 birds from West Coast Falconry in a bizarre incident reported early Friday in a small...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

San Francisco Cherry Blossom Parade drums up a first

One of California’s largest celebrations of Asian tradition rolled from San Francisco City Hall to Japantown, a lively end to the two-weeken...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

The Latest: Trump says US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

President Donald Trump said the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hor...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

Giants slog to a 3-0 loss in Washington to cap trip; Dodgers up next

The intensity the San Francisco Giants showed the previous three games, culminating in a 12-inning win Saturday night, left them looking a b...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

Authorities say eight children were killed in the “domestic disturbance,” with the victims ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old. The shooti...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

Marine World moved 40 years ago, and Silicon Valley rose in its place

From waterskiing elephants to enterprise software: how a too-wild-to-be-believed Peninsula theme park’s move foreshadowed the region’s tech...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

Is California trying to tax your savings? Campaign may stir confusion

Californians are getting texts and letters about a proposed ballot initiative that says it would protect retirement and personal savings. He...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

Sol Bakery opens in SF with gorgeous tarts and pastries

Here are the best pastries to try at San Francisco’s newest line-inducing bakery.

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

How to get better designs for new housing in S.F.

OPINION: One ordinance is keeping San Francisco from constructing spectacular buildings. Here’s what the city could look like if we got rid...

San Francisco Chronicle

April 19, 2026

Missed your chance to cut your 2025 tax bill? Start here for 2026

Now’s the time to tweak your retirement contributions and keep more of your income next year. Here are the IRS limits for 2026.