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Kruglov, second from the right, pictured with his campmates including Roman Lurie, far right, as they construct their Burning Man art piece.

Man killed at Burning Man was released from hospital hours before stabbing

Clouds hang low over Tomales Bay in Marin County, Calif.

SF man ID'd among 2 dead in Tomales Bay

Hodo Foods, the Oakland tofu company found everywhere from Bay Area Michelin-starred restaurants to Whole Foods, is voluntarily recalling a cooked tofu product.

Tofu brand beloved by SF Michelin-starred restaurants recalls tofu across US

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Calif. lawmakers strike wildfire deal that leaves out most of Newsom's big demands

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

Whistleblower: Sloppy, rushed work by USPS could jeopardize mail voting in election

Plaskett Fire nearly doubles in size to over 15,000 acres

Sick, disoriented sea lions are washing up on California beaches

Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

'Thrilled': After planning to shutter, SF legacy business reverses course

Man killed at Burning Man was released from hospital hours before stabbing

Man, 14-year-old girl sought after newborn found dead on Calif. roadside

Map shows where Yosemite developer wants to build private road

SF man ID'd among 2 dead in Tomales Bay

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

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Plaskett Fire nearly doubles in size to over 15,000 acres

Fire activity has also backed toward Highway 1 near the Jade Cove area.

OpenAI and Anthropic are ruining San Francisco

SF chief economist warns of an 'uptick in evictions' as AI companies wreck the city.

School district surrounded by Silicon Valley wealth has 31% homelessness rate

Nearly 300,000 California K-12 students experienced homelessness in the 2024-25 school year, a new statewide high and a 10% increase from before the pandemic.

California loses another multibillion-dollar company to Texas

FILE: A view of the Irvine Concourse in Irvine, Calif.

For 40 years, Dolly Parton was a quiet regular at this quirky Calif. steakhouse

"She would always request to sit in the gold booth."

A giant pair of scissors along with 8-foot-tall dotted lines guiding where the massive shears should go was painted on the face of the 200-foot Matilija Dam in Ojai, Calif., in 2011. The dotted line runs from the top of the defunct concrete dam down to the waterline.

This Calif. river dam is crumbling and chaotic. Why hasn't it come down?

Talks about the Ventura County dam's removal have lasted for decades.

49ers stars descend on Bay Area high school for Kyle Shanahan’s son’s first game

The 49ers ties run deep at the high school.

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: San Francisco 49ers

The News River columnist Drew Magary's annual installment on the chaos that is the 49ers.

Man allegedly posed as 49ers wide receiver in $1.3M romance scam

49ers owner Jed York no-shows at NFL owners meeting

FILE: Jed York, principal owner and chief executive officer of the San Francisco 49ers, arrives for NFL owners meetings, in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

'It's wild': Ohio police criticize Jed York after prostitution sting arrest

Jed York told the officers he was "just driving" around the area he was arrested.

FILE: San Francisco Giants players stand for the national anthem before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Aug. 15, 2026.

The SF Giants aren't even trying to hide their shameless money grabs now

The News River columnist Dave Tobener reacts to the Giants' new deal with Kalshi.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is about to be more expensive

The Nintendo Switch 2 costs $449.99 through Aug. 31 before its price increases by $50 on Sept. 1.

This expensive Calif. town can't get enough of a $5 NY-style slice

"It's the best pizza I’ve ever had."

This Thai restaurant tucked in the Oakland redwoods is worth the detour

"I don't want the people to just stop by. I want to be the destination."

Tofu brand beloved by SF Michelin-starred restaurants recalls tofu across US

For 40 years, Dolly Parton was a quiet regular at this quirky Calif. steakhouse

The gold tree inside the Madonna Inn’s Gold Rush Steak House fully dressed up for Christmas.

After 8 years, famed SF bakery opens Mission location to line around the corner

The owners faced delays and early neighborhood pushback.

Woman sues Berkeley coffee roaster owner for 'hostile work environment'

The employee alleges that the coffee roaster interrogated her about her virginity.

CULTURE

Bay Area artist LaRussell takes in the sold-out crowd at San Francisco’s annual Stern Grove Festival on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, 2026.

He deactivated his 2.2M follower Instagram account. Then he played Stern Grove.

After controversy over an Epstein lyric, LaRussell returns to the spotlight.

He works the overnight shift at an SF cafe. And was short-listed for a Grammy.

One of his videos has over 1 million plays on YouTube.

Burning Man's real enemy isn't the heat

FILE: Burning Man festival participants endure a dust storm on the playa within the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev.

Daughter of Bay Area radio legends pleads guilty to 'Bachelor' pregnancy fraud

A mugshot of Laura Owens, provided by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

The wait to get to the Burning Man gate is over 8 hours long

The gates are officially open at Burning Man.

Juliette Goodrich anchors a broadcast for the “CBS News 24/7” primetime show on a green screen, which is recorded at the KPIX-TV studios in San Francisco on Aug. 5, 2026.

SF TV news anchor has 10 Emmys under her belt, and still lives in her hometown

She's been the face of KPIX-TV for nearly 30 years.

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National Parks

Bright Angel Creek near the Phantom Ranger Station in the Grand Canyon, Ariz., is seen after flash flooding from storms, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.

Deadly flash flood damages key waterline in Grand Canyon National Park

Dam removal launches white water rafting revival near California border

Controversial national park fees reportedly raised over $20M

Influencer says Mount Rainier ranger called parents after he petted a marmot

Central California

David Rosner, owner of Rozzi Pizza in Santa Barbara, Calif., takes a look over the counter after serving up a couple of signature slices on July 30, 2026.

This expensive Calif. town can't get enough of a $5 NY-style slice

Sick, disoriented sea lions are washing up on California beaches

Man accused of impregnating his 14-year-old daughter wanted after her newborn was found dead

Plaskett Fire nearly doubles in size to over 15,000 acres

Hawaii

Jenny Lupton was a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines for 26 years.

Family speaks out after death of Southwest flight attendant in Hawaii

Future of Hawaii's famous black sand beach uncertain after lease ends

Southwest flight attendant dies in Hawaii, leaving family searching for answers

Celebrated Hawaii island industry may suffer delays, lack of product after Lala

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