New Izakaya, Northern Thai & More: SF Restaurant News
San Francisco's dining scene expands with TBD izakaya in Union Square, Ka Kai Northern Thai in the Castro, and new dishes at Izzy's Steaks.
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Dave Eggers Opens Art + Water at Pier 29 This Fall
Dave Eggers and JD Beltran will open Art + Water, a 100,000-sq-ft tuition-free arts space at San Francisco's Pier 29 this fall.
French Laundry Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Labor Violations
A former dishwasher has filed a class-action suit against Thomas Keller's French Laundry, alleging wage theft, denied breaks, and poor working conditions.
By Nina Alvarez
False Earthquake Alerts Hit Northern California Again in 2026
The USGS earthquake detection system triggered multiple false alerts across Northern California, the second such misfire in four months.
Raw Meat Left in Sun Goes Viral: Hamburger Project Responds
A photo of raw ground beef and mayo baking on a San Francisco sidewalk went viral, prompting Hamburger Project to blame a delivery driver.
Lafayette Homicide: Christopher Jaber Identified as Victim
Christopher Jaber, 34, was fatally stabbed in Lafayette, marking the city's first homicide since 2022. Suspect David Prince arrested on $1 million bail.
By Marcus Reed
Murder-Suicide Home in SF's Westwood Highlands Lists for $1.5M
A San Francisco home where a family of four died in a murder-suicide is now listed at $1,499,950. Will buyers compete for the stigmatized property?
Oakland Celebrates Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold With Kehlani
Oakland packed Frank Ogawa Plaza to honor figure skater Alysa Liu's 2026 Olympic gold medal, with a surprise performance by R&B artist Kehlani.
Union Square Tulip Day 2026: Get 80,000 Free Tulips Saturday
Union Square's annual Tulip Day returns this Saturday with 80,000 free tulips, 8 per person. Gates open at 1 p.m. but lines form as early as 9 a.m.
By Marcus Reed
Northern California Ski Resorts Close Early Due to Snowmelt
Several Northern California ski resorts are shutting down early this spring as warm temperatures accelerate snowmelt across the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe region.
SFO & Oakland Airport on FAA's Runway Safety Hot Spot List
The FAA flagged SFO, Oakland, and San Jose airports on its hot spot list, identifying ground areas most at risk of runway collisions and near-misses.
Joby Aviation Electric Air Taxi Demo Flight Over San Francisco Bay
Joby Aviation flew its electric air taxi across San Francisco Bay, covering an Oakland-to-Marin route in 10 minutes at 100 mph in near silence.
Residents Protest Astroturf Plan at Crocker Amazon Park
Keep Crocker Real protests SF Giants and Rec and Park's $45M plan to install 20 acres of artificial turf at Crocker Amazon Park, removing 128 trees.
By Nina Alvarez