The former House speaker has been crisscrossing the country to stump for Democrats in the midterms, despite stepping down from leadership in late 2023.

The Bangkok chef behind two Michelin-starred restaurants opened Saam in SoMa with big ambitions. But high prices and underwhelming dishes make for a disappointing debut.

Bobby Meza tried to stop an alleged sexual battery on Muni, then got slashed with a knife, then jailed. He says he’d do it all again.

The policies approved by the Police Commission bar monitoring protests, for example, but there are many ways police can still watch.

The Chase Center nickname now stands for one of the most distinctive home-court advantages in basketball.

Plus: A $50K ad spend in the wrong congressional district, difficult conversations around consent in the gay community, and a former arts commission official lets loose.

The state has the nation’s largest homeless population and some of its most expensive housing — yet incumbents rarely pay a price. A slew of new parties is the answer.

A group of twentysomethings turned an empty loft into a hub for dance classes, “bad art,” and science shows. Burnout nearly shut it down.

Spies are targeting tech workers in the Bay Area. We asked experts how to recognize when it’s love, friendship, or espionage.

An expert on the mega-rich answers our burning questions about freeloading friends, nepo babies, and whether money can actually buy happiness.

Natalie Nakase’s team has won with defense all season. It held the Atlanta Dream scoreless for the final 3:12 to win the first Finals game in franchise history.

Golden State pulled out a 68-64 victory over Atlanta at Chase Center on Saturday because this team is absolutely built for brawling.

Golden State’s star converted all six of her free throw attempts in the final 2:15 to wrap up the first Finals win in Valkyries franchise history.

Castle Rock is the Bay Area’s best outdoor bouldering spot. Here’s where to start, what to pack, and where to eat along the way.

Suboptimal logistics may create some friction, but they shouldn’t overshadow what promises to be a sensational series.

Washington’s defense has been terrible against the pass, but Kyle Shanahan’s offense may be forced to rely on running the ball to win Monday’s game.

The donation exposes a gap between Ripple’s executive chairman, Chris Larsen, who has given generously to Democrats, and its Trump-friendly CEO, Brad Garlinghouse.

Plus: Pouring out some ouzo for Kimberly Guilfoyle; a scoop on a Valkyries celebrity cameo; and a French tech bro who learns the hard way not to mess with SF.

Kristaps Porzingis is out with a health issue, Al Horford doesn’t play back-to-backs, and Charles Bassey is inexperienced. That leaves one player to start at center.

Fake but highly realistic images are spreading like wildfire on private messaging platforms during “Operation Safe California.”

The Korean grocery giant’s Ingleside Heights location now spans 75,000 square feet, including a new food court.

Anthropic followed through on its promise to pick a third-party auditor. It’s an organization it knows very well.

Kevin Mannix’s troubled childhood, marked by orphanages, suicide, and violence, may hold clues to the tragedy.

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr all returned, but Golden State is promising key changes.

The mayor’s signature puts the moratorium into effect for 45 days, during which city officials will study the impacts of data centers.

Jess Smith, Ohemaa Nyanin, and Natalie Nakase barely knew each other before embarking on a journey to the top of the WNBA.

Record revenue, a Finals run, and a TV deal that could be renegotiated put the WNBA’s most valuable franchise within reach of another milestone.

At California Climbing Collective, an independent SoMa gym, climbers can forget about grades, try new styles, and focus on community over competition.

“ I am disappointed that in a city where we say ‘believe victims’ — I was the only one.”

Victims are getting exams within days. It can take police investigators months to even open a case.