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A luxury Lake Como-inspired estate in the San Francisco Bay Area has sold for a record $70 million to a buyer reportedly involved in the AI industry, signaling an explosion of AI-fueled wealth in the real estate market.
A dog that had been missing for two weeks was rescued after being found swimming in San Francisco Bay. The canine was saved by drone and boat after nearly 40 minutes in the water.
The wreckage of a sunken boat has been discovered near Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay.
The search has been suspended for three missing boaters after their vessel capsized near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay amid 5-foot swells, an incident that has resulted in one confirmed death and left four people dead in total.
Texas Senate nominee James Talarico reportedly attended tech fundraisers in the San Francisco Bay Area, raising questions given his anti-corporate campaign rhetoric.
An AI-powered system has been implemented in San Francisco Bay to continuously detect whales and alert ships to their proximity, aiming to prevent whale extinction.
A gigantic 2,000lb Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become an unexpected local celebrity after taking up residence at Pier 39 in the San Francisco Bay area, charming residents and visitors.
Facebook parent company Meta is set to eliminate 200 positions in the San Francisco Bay Area, with layoffs scheduled for late May.
Joby Aviation commenced a national tour of its flying taxi, with its inaugural flight taking place over the San Francisco Bay Area and around the Golden Gate Bridge.
Ishraq Khan. Courtesy of Ishraq Khan Ishraq Khan founded an AI company in high school to help automate code debugging for programmers. Kodezi's platform has raised $2 million to revolutionize code maintenance. Khan prioritized entrepreneurship and skipped college to focus on growing Kodezi's impact. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ishraq Khan, the 22-year-old CEO of Kodezi in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's been edited for length and clarity. I moved to the US from Ba...
A high school student in the San Francisco Bay Area has gone viral for her impassioned city council speech opposing plans for a new data center.
A small dog that went missing for 12 days after July 4th fireworks was rescued by firefighters while swimming in the San Francisco Bay. The emotional rescue brought relief to its owners.
The Boisas went out on the San Francisco Bay to spread the ashes of one of their own. Then a wave toppled their boat.
One person has died and three others are missing after a boat carrying 19 people capsized near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay. Rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing individuals.
Whales are increasingly appearing in San Francisco Bay, driven by climate change, leading to deadly ship strikes. A new camera system is being implemented to help ships and ferries avoid collisions with the marine mammals.
A new real-time whale detection network has been deployed in San Francisco Bay, designed to alert ships to the presence of whales and help prevent collisions, enhancing marine wildlife protection.
Researchers have observed an alarming increase in gray whale deaths in the San Francisco Bay, a historically rare sight for these whales, largely attributed to collisions with vessels on busy shipping routes.
An unbelievable video captured a windsurfer crashing into a whale in San Francisco Bay, highlighting a rare and unexpected encounter.
Alphabet's drone delivery service, Wing, is set to commence operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, expanding its delivery network.
A mass-produced Phillips 66 map of the San Francisco Bay Area from the mid-20th century is believed to hold the key to solving the Zodiac Killer's Z32 code, potentially revealing one of America's darkest criminal secrets.
A dog that went missing on July 4th was miraculously found weeks later by firefighters in San Francisco Bay, leading to a happy reunion with its family.
Firefighters from Menlo Park responded to a call and successfully rescued a small puppy that had been swimming helplessly for hours in San Francisco Bay.
A three-level boat sank in the San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz, resulting in at least one fatality, 16 rescues, and three passengers still unaccounted for.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, some home sellers are reportedly asking for stock in AI companies like OpenAI or Anthropic instead of cash, reflecting the tech boom's impact on the housing market.
The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing an intense AI boom, leading to concerns that it could create a permanent underclass and exacerbate economic disparities.
A lone coyote unexpectedly swam two miles to Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, surprising biologists. Researchers have now discovered the animal's origin, providing new insights into its epic journey.
Nearly one-fifth of gray whales entering San Francisco Bay are dying, with scientists identifying rapid warming waters and disrupted food sources due to climate change as major threats, alongside increased risk of ship strikes.
A San Francisco Bay Area cemetery removed a banner advertising a new Islamic section after it was draped over a 9/11 memorial, leading to community outrage. The cemetery owner stated permission was granted for signage but not for its placement on the memorial.
San Francisco Bay Area residents are considering the possibility of reductions to the BART system, which has struggled to maintain ridership and financial stability since the pandemic, potentially impacting its once self-sustaining model.