Iconic brown Muni uniforms veer toward retirement
Grey Muni uniforms are favored by drivers over the “terrible” and “uncomfortable” brown outfits.
Stanford names Tessier-Lavigne as next president
Former Stanford University faculty member Marc Tessier-Lavigne has been appointed to become the college’s next president starting in September.
Death penalty upheld for 1997 crime spree
The death penalty of a Stockton man who killed four people during a two-month crime spree in 1997 was upheld by the California Supreme Court in San Francisco Thursday.
Saturday BART forecast: Record crowds
Big events in San Francisco and Oakland on Saturday could make for record-breaking ridership on BART.
Professor’s death not believed linked to Santa Clara meningitis cases
A professor at Argosy University in Alameda died from meningitis recently, though there is no indication the death is linked to a recent outbreak among three Santa Clara University students.
Millions in fake Super Bowl gear seized
As Sunday’s Super Bowl approaches, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced they have seized $39 million in counterfeit sports memorabilia, including $1.5 million worth …
Bail set at $5 million for accused CHP stabber
Bail was set at $5 million Thursday for a man accused of slashing a California Highway Patrol officer in the throat.
Drunk Super Bowl partiers offered free towing
Bay Area Super Bowl fans who choose to drink Sunday at the Super Bowl and at Super Bowl parties can get a free tow home through AAA’s Tipsy Tow program.
Barack Obama honors NBA champion Warriors
President Barack Obama hosted the Golden State Warriors at the White House today to recognize last year’s NBA championship run.
Hotel rates surge as Super Bowl kicks off
Super Bowl 50 travelers with unsettled lodging plans may have to fork over more — or settle for less.
Pot club owner indicted on fraud charges
Santa Clara pot club owner indicted Thursday on fraud charges.
Super Bowl food waste goes into overtime
Big Super Bowl celebrations can spell lots of wasted food. Local nonprofit Food Runners San Francisco and the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee are working to make sure food left over from events is quickly distributed to agencies that feed the hungry.
Southbound I-880 reopens after fatal crash
A motorcyclist died in the southbound I-880 crash in Hayward. More information about the victim was not immediately available.
One killed in Hayward highway crash
The California Highway Patrol this morning is reporting a fatal crash involving a big-rig and a motorcycle on southbound Interstate Highway 880 in Hayward.
SF firefighters contain Discount Builders blaze
The fire was reported at 7:08 a.m. on the exterior of Discount Builders Supply at 1685 Mission St. and was contained by about 7:20 a.m., according to a SFFD spokesperson.
Analysis: Broncos must run to pass
Denver is going to start passing the ball, but running C.J. Anderson hard to the strong side is going to open it all up. It’s …