Fukushima steam stokes fresh meltdown fears
Steam plumes from Fukushima reactor No. 3 have observers worried about a meltdown.
Apple denies it opened ‘backdoor’ to NSA
Apple said Tuesday no “backdoor” exists to give the NSA unfettered access to the iPhone.
13,000 tickets remain for 49ers-Packers
With five days before kickoff, about 13,000 Lambeau Field seats are still available for Sunday.
Auto racing legend improves after second surgery
Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher is fighting for life after a head injury suffered while skiing.
Tamale Lady picks store site near 16th & Mission
The Tamale Lady’s illicitly delicious tamales are one step closer to a brick-and-mortar home.
Drone testing to begin within 90 days
Federally-approved test drones will launch in Oregon, Nevada and Hawaii through 2017.
Sharks snap Ducks’ streak with 3-1 win
SAP CENTER — San Jose was on their A-game from the drop of the puck. 
Gallery Sharks-Ducks.
Polluters benefit from lax state enforcement
The state Department of Toxic Substances Control has come under heavy fire this winter.
NFL releases Wild Card weekend schedule
The NFL Playoffs kick off for the 49ers and Packers next Sunday at 1:40 p.m. PST.
Dawson boots 49ers into rematch with Packers
The 49ers locked in the No. 5 playoff seed with a last-second 23-20 win at Arizona.
You Can Make This: No-recipe crab cakes
Once you realize you don’t always need a recipe, you’ll make your favorites a lot more often.