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SF fentanyl crisis could be at 'tipping point' as OD deaths plateau
C.J., a 38-year-old man who declined to give his last name, said he has “self-medicated” with fentanyl and other opioids since he injured his leg in a ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 16, 2026


John Harbaugh interviews in person for the Giants' coaching ...
John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the New York Giants for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 14, 2026


'ICE Out for Good': Huge crowds in Bay Area, nation protest Trump
Teresa Martinez, left, and Dora, who declined to provide her last name, film marchers from inside D'Lore hair salon in San Francisco's Mission District on ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 10, 2026


OpenAI in talks to expand San Francisco office footprint
The potential lease, first reported by the San Francisco Business Times, has been in the works for months and has not yet closed, a source said. OpenAI is ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 8, 2026


Rangers' Adam Fox going on long-term injured reserve and Igor ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the roster moves had not been announced. Fox, who just returned in late December ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 6, 2026


S.F. immigration court to close following judges' firings, retirements
The source said staff were informed of the plans on Tuesday. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. It was unclear why the court will close the ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 6, 2026


Infielder Paul DeJong and New York Yankees agree to minor ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement, first reported by the New York Post, had not been announced. If added to ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 4, 2026


Jaguars and new left tackle Cole Van Lanen agree to 3-year ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side confirmed the deal. ESPN and NFL Network reported the extension was ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 3, 2026


Tommy Lee Jones' daughter found dead in S.F. from apparent ...
Sources familiar with the investigation said the death was being treated as an accidental overdose, though that detail was not immediately confirmed ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 2, 2026


Saints receiver Chris Olave expected to miss season finale at ...
The person spoke with the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because it's a health matter. Olave is expected to miss the club's regular-season finale ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 2, 2026


CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used ...
... requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. The first known direct operation on Venezuelan soil since the U.S. began strikes in September marks a ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 31, 2025


Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon agrees to restructure final ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Angels hadn't announced any developments with Rendon, who didn't play last season following hip surgery.

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 31, 2025


Tyler Perry's accuser sent messages of gratitude and friendship ...
The messages were provided to the AP by a source close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 29, 2025


Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey signs 1-year contract with the ...
Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 28, 2025


Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will ...
... according to a person familiar with the medical test results. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn't ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 25, 2025


Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis to have season-ending foot surgery, AP ...
A person familiar with the injury says Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis will have season-ending foot surgery.

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 25, 2025


California storm: Latest forecast for peak impacts, 75 mph winds
A motorist who asked not to be identified, checks the roadbed as drivers make their way westbound along a flooded portion of Green Valley Road near Graton, Ca., ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 23, 2025


Chicago Cubs sign right-hander Jacob Webb to 1-year deal, AP ...
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb with a club option for 2027, according to a person familiar with ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 23, 2025


Right-hander Paul Blackburn stays with Yankees for $2 million, 1 ...
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Paul Blackburn is remaining with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $2 ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 21, 2025


Inmate dies in apparent suicide at Oakland courthouse
Gonsalez-Cruz was found in a holding cell near a courtroom, according to sources with knowledge of the matter who were not authorized to speak to the media.

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 19, 2025


No. 1 Indiana gives offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan a 3-year ...
The person requested anonymity because the athletic department had not yet made an announcement. Financial terms were not immediately available, but ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 18, 2025


Rolling Stones call off plans for 2026 stadium tour
The decision, sources close to the band confirmed to Variety, follows internal discussions in which guitarist Keith Richards declined to commit to the ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 16, 2025


Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 ...
Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 14, 2025


Trump administration's immigration suspension hits Bay Area
Similarly, Vasquez, a Cuban immigrant and San Francisco resident who asked to be identified by his last name because of fear of immigration repercussions, said ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 13, 2025


'He was fighting it': Colleagues mourn slain SF General social worker
There, the director of the City Clinic hid the doctor — who works at both facilities — and told Tortolero-Arriechi the man wasn't there, the source said.

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 8, 2025


S.F. General Hospital stabbing: Social worker dies of injuries
The doctor works at both facilities, the source said. A director at City Clinic hid the doctor and told Tortolero-Arriechi the doctor wasn't there ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 7, 2025


S.F. General stabbing: Staff warned man was dangerous weeks ago
They were granted anonymity in accordance with Chronicle policies. San Francisco Chronicle Logo. Want more SF Chronicle? Make us a Preferred Source on Google ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 6, 2025


ICE is targeting Afghans across Northern California, advocates say
“Our mission was clear: to support American forces and help them succeed,” Sayed, who asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his family ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 3, 2025


U.S. & World - foreign and national news and analysis
Afghan interpreter Sayed, right, who asked to be identified by his first name only · California · ICE is targeting Afghans across Northern California following ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 3, 2025


Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's ...
Comey is charged with lying to Congress about whether he authorized an associate to serve as an anonymous source for the news media. James was charged with ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 25, 2025


US senators say Rubio told them Trump's Ukraine peace plan is ...
A senior Trump administration official, who insisted on anonymity to detail internal discussions, noted Saturday night that the White House has consistently ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 23, 2025


A California woman accused both Epstein and Trump. Did she exist?
The voice belonged to a man who wouldn't give his name and claimed to be working with Katie Johnson, but evaded questions about the nature of their ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 21, 2025


FBI intercepted communications within Newsom's office as part of ...
... not authorized to speak on the record about the investigation. The source declined to say how many staffers were notified or whether the governor received ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 18, 2025


Packers RB Josh Jacobs won't require surgery after hurting his knee ...
A person familiar with the situation says Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs won't require surgery for the knee injury that caused him to leave the Packers' ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 17, 2025


San Francisco Chronicle - Bay Area news, sports, tech, food
... a person familiar with the matter. 'Unacceptable': Student shot, two juveniles detained at Skyline High School in Oakland · S.F. jury convicts man of ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 14, 2025


After shooting, safety of S.F. Ocean Beach bonfires questioned
“I freaked out,” said Rebecca, who asked to be identified only by her first name to protect her son's identity. She felt grateful that her son kept a ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 12, 2025


Bay Area Afghan refugees struggle amid cuts to resettlement agencies
“When you first arrive, you have no credit, no income, nothing,” said one refugee, who asked to be identified only by his first name, Rhamat, to protect his ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 11, 2025


OpenAI chairman's new startup moves to sign big S.F. office lease
in South Beach, said a person with direct knowledge of the deal who wasn't authorized to speak publicly. Sierra builds customer service AI agents and was ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 3, 2025


What Yosemite is really like a month into government shutdown
Tom, a shuttle driver who declined to give his last name, said his routine was unshaken by the shutdown. “I'm not really affected by it,” he said. “Maybe ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 2, 2025


Bay Area businesses fear losses, closure as SNAP food benefits are ...
As one Oakland Chinatown grocery store owner, who declined to be named declined to be named ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 30, 2025


Oakland has major drug overdose problem. San Francisco's is worse
I don't want to die,” said Mariah, a 45-year-old heroin user who declined to give her last name. Sergei, who said he uses methamphetamine to cope with ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 29, 2025


PHOTO ESSAY: Chicago's children are getting caught in the chaos ...
A federal employee, who did not want to be identified for fear of ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 28, 2025


A bomb in Gaza's rubble wounds twins who thought it was a toy
Harriet, who declined to give her last name because her employer hadn't authorized her to speak to the media. “Now it's just a waiting game so I hope that ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 25, 2025


Convicted S.F. harasser was released months before his recent arrest
Another San Francisco resident, who also asked to be identified only by her first name, Sophie, said she witnessed a man she believed to be Hobbs on the 43- ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 24, 2025


Protesters hit with stun grenades at Bay Area Coast Guard base
“I'm nervous, but I need to work,” said a 26-year-old man from Oakland, who declined to give his name. Oct 23, 2025 |Updated Oct 23, 2025 10:46 a.m.. Photo ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 23, 2025


Sandy Brondello to become first coach of Toronto Tempo, AP source ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Brondello's contract with the New York Liberty wasn't renewed ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 22, 2025


Serial harasser, groper Bill Gene Hobbs arrested and jailed in S.F.
A 28-year-old San Francisco resident who asked to be identified only by her first name, Crista, said in an interview that she was grabbed by a man she ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 22, 2025


Convicted groper back in SF after prison — and again approaching ...
She spoke to the Chronicle on the condition of anonymity, saying she feared for her safety. Bill Gene Hobbs in ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 21, 2025


Nitrous oxide sold in California is surging in use, endangering lives
The Tenderloin shop owner, who declined to give his name, said he knows that people are buying the products to inhale them illegally, but he added that ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 20, 2025


Trump's immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market
“I feel desperate,'' said Maria, 48, who requested anonymity to talk about her ordeal because she fears being detained and deported. “I don't have any money ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 18, 2025