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The U.S. Geological Survey reported light to moderate shaking but no major damage or injuries.
Magnitude 4.4 quake rattles Central California Coast
The U.S. Geological Survey reported light to moderate shaking but no major damage or injuries.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A three-vehicle car crash sent two people to the hospital on Tuesday morning.
Two injured, multiple cars mangled after high-speed S.F. Marina District crash
A three-vehicle car crash sent two people to the hospital on Tuesday morning.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The space will officially close on Dec. 28, owner Marco Senghor said in an Instagram post — but he made clear that Baobab isn’t done and is actively looking for a new home.
Beloved restaurant in S.F.’s Mission to close — but this might not be the end of its run
The space will officially close on Dec. 28, owner Marco Senghor said in an Instagram post — but he made clear that Baobab isn’t done and is actively looking for a new home.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s third primary starting lineup of the season, one with Moses Moody and Will Richard, has shown great potential in its first few games.
How Moses Moody, Will Richard have improved Warriors’ starting lineup
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s third primary starting lineup of the season, one with Moses Moody and Will Richard, has shown great potential in its first few games.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Baltimore Police Department stripped the officers of their police powers in a case in which San Francisco police declined to comment.
S.F. police investigate four Baltimore officers stripped of police powers
The Baltimore Police Department stripped the officers of their police powers in a case in which San Francisco police declined to comment.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The National Park Service has opened hundreds of park police jobs nationwide, with San Francisco among the cities expected to see the biggest increase.
San Francisco could see surge in park police under Trump administration hiring blitz
The National Park Service has opened hundreds of park police jobs nationwide, with San Francisco among the cities expected to see the biggest increase.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Passengers can initially ride for free and provide feedback to Zoox, which will consider insights as they tweak the design and the technology before operating on a larger scale in the city.
Zoox launches a free robotaxi service in San Francisco. Here’s how to ride.
Passengers can initially ride for free and provide feedback to Zoox, which will consider insights as they tweak the design and the technology before operating on a larger scale in the city.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The pie in Shuggie’s Trash Pie + Natural Wine is no more, and Shuggie’s excels without it.
This S.F. pizza restaurant stopped making pizza — and it’s better than ever
The pie in Shuggie’s Trash Pie + Natural Wine is no more, and Shuggie’s excels without it.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The governor and his staff use the term to characterize people who criticize him as being irrationally obsessed with California, and desperate to paint it as a failed state.
Newsom has a diagnosis for critics: ‘California derangement syndrome’
The governor and his staff use the term to characterize people who criticize him as being irrationally obsessed with California, and desperate to paint it as a failed state.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Sunshine will return Tuesday even as temperatures stay cool, but another weak storm is expected to arrive late Wednesday night.
Bay Area rain streak will pause — but the next storm is on its way
Sunshine will return Tuesday even as temperatures stay cool, but another weak storm is expected to arrive late Wednesday night.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Preservationists have long fought a developer’s Noe Valley project, which the city red-tagged only after the buildings were reduced to roofs and frames.
S.F. opens enforcement case on property where historic S.F. earthquake shacks were destroyed
Preservationists have long fought a developer’s Noe Valley project, which the city red-tagged only after the buildings were reduced to roofs and frames.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Community members who have asked for transparency in a Shipyard cleanup already marked by distrust said the Navy had failed them again.
Navy apologizes for delaying disclosure of radioactive material at S.F.’s Hunters Point Shipyard
Community members who have asked for transparency in a Shipyard cleanup already marked by distrust said the Navy had failed them again.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Prosecutors on Monday planned to announce the filing of charges against Cedric Irving Jr., 27, who is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in an Oakland courtroom.
Sources: John Beam’s alleged killer said he believed Laney coach had used witchcraft on him
Prosecutors on Monday planned to announce the filing of charges against Cedric Irving Jr., 27, who is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in an Oakland courtroom.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
One of Northern California’s largest hospital systems announced a new, 850,000-square-foot facility for the South Bay on Monday.
Sutter plans major new Bay Area hospital. Here’s where
One of Northern California’s largest hospital systems announced a new, 850,000-square-foot facility for the South Bay on Monday.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
A new report from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission ranked every Bay Area city based on the conditions of its roads. Here’s what it showed.
This city has the Bay Area’s worst streets. It’s not S.F. or Oakland
A new report from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission ranked every Bay Area city based on the conditions of its roads. Here’s what it showed.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A Portland judge ruled that former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson, who tried to disable a jet’s engines in 2023, has already served enough time.
Bay Area pilot who nearly crashed SFO-bound jet on mushrooms walks free after sentencing
A Portland judge ruled that former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson, who tried to disable a jet’s engines in 2023, has already served enough time.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
United States flags will stay at half-staff through Thursday on California government buildings.
California is flying flags at half-staff this week. Here’s why
United States flags will stay at half-staff through Thursday on California government buildings.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A city ordinance affects thousands of condo owners in 126 buildings constructed built before 1975, many of them senior citizens on fixed incomes.
Sprinkler shock: Owners of S.F. high-rise condos stunned by $300K mandate
A city ordinance affects thousands of condo owners in 126 buildings constructed built before 1975, many of them senior citizens on fixed incomes.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy dispensed with questions over his health and simultaneously silenced debate over Mac Jones’ “hot hand” by piling up points to rout Arizona.
Brock Purdy flexes his mastery of 49ers’ playbook in romp over Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy dispensed with questions over his health and simultaneously silenced debate over Mac Jones’ “hot hand” by piling up points to rout Arizona.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The San Jose State football team on Monday announced that defensive coordinator Derrick Odum and special-teams coordinator Joe Palcic have been fired, effective immediately.
Underperforming SJSU fires two coordinators in wake of blowout loss to Nevada
The San Jose State football team on Monday announced that defensive coordinator Derrick Odum and special-teams coordinator Joe Palcic have been fired, effective immediately.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he had big comebacks in mind when he kept Christian McCaffrey on the field with his team leading by 19 late in Sunday’s game.
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan questioned about Christian McCaffrey’s late-game usage in blowout win
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he had big comebacks in mind when he kept Christian McCaffrey on the field with his team leading by 19 late in Sunday’s game.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The space will officially close on Dec. 28, owner Marco Senghor said in an Instagram post — but he made clear that Baobab isn’t done and is actively looking for a new home.
Beloved restaurant in S.F.’s Mission to close — but this might not be the end of its run
The space will officially close on Dec. 28, owner Marco Senghor said in an Instagram post — but he made clear that Baobab isn’t done and is actively looking for a new home.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
At its height, the Pack Fire burned nearly 2,000 acres before crews brought it to 69% containment, according to Cal Fire.

Follow our tracker for the latest on wildfires burning in California.
California Fire Map: Track updates on fires across California
Latest Cal Fire updates on the TCU September Lightning Complex. Map shows acres burned, containment of California fires.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The fire burned nearly 2,000 acres, destroyed 30 structures, and left dozens displaced.
Pack Fire near Mammoth Lakes leaves dozens of families homeless
The fire burned nearly 2,000 acres, destroyed 30 structures, and left dozens displaced.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Officials say the individual is isolated and the risk to the public is low.
San Francisco health officials confirm tuberculosis case linked to local high school
Officials say the individual is isolated and the risk to the public is low.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM