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California storm: Flooding in the Bay Area, flight delays, 124,000 PG&E power outages
Another massive storm swept across California. The flash flood warning for San Francisco expired, however the Bay Area is expected to wake up to widespread flooding.
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The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Capitola until 1 p.m.
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Rail authorities are still pursuing the project with $1 billion in state funding, with hopes of luring private investors.
California abandons lawsuit over $4 billion in federal high-speed rail funds
Rail authorities are still pursuing the project with $1 billion in state funding, with hopes of luring private investors.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Rail authorities are still pursuing the project with $1 billion in state funding, with hopes of luring private investors.
The weather service warned of creeks and streams rising during and after heavy showers, extending a flood watch for the Bay Area and Central Coast through 10 p.m. Friday.
Flood risk remains as Bay Area emerges from Christmas storms that battered California
The weather service warned of creeks and streams rising during and after heavy showers, extending a flood watch for the Bay Area and Central Coast through 10 p.m. Friday.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The weather service warned of creeks and streams rising during and after heavy showers, extending a flood watch for the Bay Area and Central Coast through 10 p.m. Friday.
While storms and wind swept on-and-off through the city and families gathered at home, San Francisco nonprofits turned their attention to those most in need for Christmas.
‘The best give we can give:’ S.F. institutions serve the city’s most vulnerable on Christmas
While storms and wind swept on-and-off through the city and families gathered at home, San Francisco nonprofits turned their attention to those most in need for Christmas.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
While storms and wind swept on-and-off through the city and families gathered at home, San Francisco nonprofits turned their attention to those most in need for Christmas.
An experimental Bay Area craft brewery is opening a beer garden this weekend at China Basin, and a taproom inside the Visa building at Mission Rock in 2026.
This experimental Bay Area brewery is opening in S.F.’s AI hub
An experimental Bay Area craft brewery is opening a beer garden this weekend at China Basin, and a taproom inside the Visa building at Mission Rock in 2026.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
An experimental Bay Area craft brewery is opening a beer garden this weekend at China Basin, and a taproom inside the Visa building at Mission Rock in 2026.
The players’ orange jumpsuits and the yellow glow-in-the-dark pickleballs make a sharp contrast to the gray jailyard, metallic sky and barbed wire.
Pickleball fever has hit a new demographic: Inmates at the S.F. County Jail
The players’ orange jumpsuits and the yellow glow-in-the-dark pickleballs make a sharp contrast to the gray jailyard, metallic sky and barbed wire.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The players’ orange jumpsuits and the yellow glow-in-the-dark pickleballs make a sharp contrast to the gray jailyard, metallic sky and barbed wire.
Under pressures ranging from tariffs to declining alcohol consumption, owners of high-profile venues throughout this Bay Area region decided to close their businesses.
A ‘big reckoning’: Why a wave of prominent East Bay restaurants and bars closed in late 2025
Under pressures ranging from tariffs to declining alcohol consumption, owners of high-profile venues throughout this Bay Area region decided to close their businesses.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Under pressures ranging from tariffs to declining alcohol consumption, owners of high-profile venues throughout this Bay Area region decided to close their businesses.
A man died from a gunshot wound at the hospital Wednesday following a shooting on a residential street in Fairfield, police said.
Man dies in Fairfield shooting on Christmas Eve, police say
A man died from a gunshot wound at the hospital Wednesday following a shooting on a residential street in Fairfield, police said.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A man died from a gunshot wound at the hospital Wednesday following a shooting on a residential street in Fairfield, police said.
A weekly quiz to see if you can name the date of notable newspaper covers that were published during this week in history
Front page history: Can you name the date of these notable Chronicle covers?
A weekly quiz to see if you can name the date of notable newspaper covers that were published during this week in history
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December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A weekly quiz to see if you can name the date of notable newspaper covers that were published during this week in history
Targeting California — through lawsuits, policies to undermine state laws and insults hurled at its leaders — has become a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s second term in office.
These were the most explosive moments so far in California’s war with Trump
Targeting California — through lawsuits, policies to undermine state laws and insults hurled at its leaders — has become a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s second term in office.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Targeting California — through lawsuits, policies to undermine state laws and insults hurled at its leaders — has become a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s second term in office.
A new levee coming to Palo Alto will protect from rising seas, restore the bay shoreline and improve water quality.
‘Innovative’ approach to sea level rise is first of its kind in San Francisco Bay
A new levee coming to Palo Alto will protect from rising seas, restore the bay shoreline and improve water quality.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A new levee coming to Palo Alto will protect from rising seas, restore the bay shoreline and improve water quality.
Since its inception in 1986, the Season of Sharing Fund has raised and distributed $219 million to help house, care for and nourish Bay Area residents.
Season of Sharing Fund daily donors, Dec. 26
Since its inception in 1986, the Season of Sharing Fund has raised and distributed $219 million to help house, care for and nourish Bay Area residents.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Since its inception in 1986, the Season of Sharing Fund has raised and distributed $219 million to help house, care for and nourish Bay Area residents.
A ractor-trailer overturned after crashing into a pickup truck that had slowed down for flooded roads on U.S. 101 near San Jose. The highway remained closed as hazmat crews cleaned the scene.
Tractor-trailer overturns in flood-related crash on U.S. 101 near San Jose
A ractor-trailer overturned after crashing into a pickup truck that had slowed down for flooded roads on U.S. 101 near San Jose. The highway remained closed as hazmat crews cleaned the scene.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A ractor-trailer overturned after crashing into a pickup truck that had slowed down for flooded roads on U.S. 101 near San Jose. The highway remained closed as hazmat crews cleaned the scene.
Much of Santa Cruz County was included in the warning.
Tornado warning issued in Santa Cruz County now canceled
Much of Santa Cruz County was included in the warning.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Much of Santa Cruz County was included in the warning.
A Brentwood police officer shot a man who allegedly resisted arrest and grabbed a rifle during a traffic stop for a suspected DUI, according to the police department.
Brentwood police fatally shoot driver during Christmas Eve traffic stop
A Brentwood police officer shot a man who allegedly resisted arrest and grabbed a rifle during a traffic stop for a suspected DUI, according to the police department.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A Brentwood police officer shot a man who allegedly resisted arrest and grabbed a rifle during a traffic stop for a suspected DUI, according to the police department.
A man died from a gunshot wound at the hospital Wednesday following a shooting on a residential street in Fairfield, police said.
Man dies in Fairfield shooting on Christmas Eve, police say
A man died from a gunshot wound at the hospital Wednesday following a shooting on a residential street in Fairfield, police said.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
A man died from a gunshot wound at the hospital Wednesday following a shooting on a residential street in Fairfield, police said.
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Tornado warning in Santa Cruz
MTR issues Tornado Warning [tornado: RADAR INDICATED, hail: <1.00 IN] for San Mateo, Santa Cruz [CA] till 6:15 PM PST Link
December 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Tornado warning in Santa Cruz
Santa Rosa couple Alofa and Sandi Laupua both lost their jobs and fell behind on rent. The local charity spared them possible eviction, and now they dream of their first vacation.
This Santa Rosa family has a home for the holidays, thanks to help from the Season of Sharing Fund
Santa Rosa couple Alofa and Sandi Laupua both lost their jobs and fell behind on rent. The local charity spared them possible eviction, and now they dream of their first vacation.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Santa Rosa couple Alofa and Sandi Laupua both lost their jobs and fell behind on rent. The local charity spared them possible eviction, and now they dream of their first vacation.
Stephen Curry scored 23 points and Al Horford added 14 off the bench in his return as the Golden State Warriors started fast and held on to beat Dallas 126-116 on Thursday.
Warriors unwrap a win and a three-game winning streak in Christmas Day matinee
Stephen Curry scored 23 points and Al Horford added 14 off the bench in his return as the Golden State Warriors started fast and held on to beat Dallas 126-116 on Thursday.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Stephen Curry scored 23 points and Al Horford added 14 off the bench in his return as the Golden State Warriors started fast and held on to beat Dallas 126-116 on Thursday.
While storms and wind swept on-and-off through the city and families gathered at home, San Francisco nonprofits turned their attention to those most in need for Christmas.
‘The best give we can give:’ S.F. institutions serve the city’s most vulnerable on Christmas
While storms and wind swept on-and-off through the city and families gathered at home, San Francisco nonprofits turned their attention to those most in need for Christmas.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
While storms and wind swept on-and-off through the city and families gathered at home, San Francisco nonprofits turned their attention to those most in need for Christmas.
Someone matched all five white balls but missed the red Powerball number at a 7-Eleven in in the Inland Empire city of Chino Hills.
$2.8 million Powerball ticket sold in California, but big winner was in Arkansas
Someone matched all five white balls but missed the red Powerball number at a 7-Eleven in in the Inland Empire city of Chino Hills.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Someone matched all five white balls but missed the red Powerball number at a 7-Eleven in in the Inland Empire city of Chino Hills.
Demarcus James is considering what comes next after he did “the hardest thing” he’ll ever do.
Bay Area skateboarder finishes his cross-country odyssey on Christmas
Demarcus James is considering what comes next after he did “the hardest thing” he’ll ever do.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Demarcus James is considering what comes next after he did “the hardest thing” he’ll ever do.
Gabrielle Lurie shares a closer look at a photo of Austin Draper, who suffers from endocarditis, a severe heart condition caused by using drugs.
How a Chronicle photographer captured the complexities of drug use in an intimate portrait
Gabrielle Lurie shares a closer look at a photo of Austin Draper, who suffers from endocarditis, a severe heart condition caused by using drugs.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Gabrielle Lurie shares a closer look at a photo of Austin Draper, who suffers from endocarditis, a severe heart condition caused by using drugs.
A Bay Area solar nonprofit estimates that a set of plug-in solar panels can save renters $500 annually on energy bills.
Solar panels for renters? Californians test plug-in models popular in Europe
A Bay Area solar nonprofit estimates that a set of plug-in solar panels can save renters $500 annually on energy bills.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A Bay Area solar nonprofit estimates that a set of plug-in solar panels can save renters $500 annually on energy bills.
A small community in Fresno County has been ranked as one of the top ten places for holiday spirit, according to Zillow.
‘Feels like a classic holiday card’: This California town was ranked as one of the most festive in the country
A small community in Fresno County has been ranked as one of the top ten places for holiday spirit, according to Zillow.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A small community in Fresno County has been ranked as one of the top ten places for holiday spirit, according to Zillow.
San Francisco Fire Department stations are decking themselves in snow, lights and a Santa-themed Grateful Dead skeleton for the annual competition.
City fire stations transform into winter wonderlands for holiday contest
San Francisco Fire Department stations are decking themselves in snow, lights and a Santa-themed Grateful Dead skeleton for the annual competition.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
San Francisco Fire Department stations are decking themselves in snow, lights and a Santa-themed Grateful Dead skeleton for the annual competition.