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A tooth from the Ice Age: Mastodon fossil found in San Francisco Bay Area

A 23cm long fossilised tooth discovered in a California creek is offering scientists a glimpse into the Bay Area's prehistoric past.

Euronews · Sep 21

An elderly San Francisco woman mailed checks to pay her bills; thieves altered them and took $14,000 from her bank account

A woman lost fourteen thousand dollars when thieves intercepted her mailed cheques, tampered with the information, and cashed them. This incident sheds light on the escalating issue of mail theft and cheque washing in the Bay Area. Authorities note a concerning rise in mail theft incidents from both postal collection…

The Times of India · Sep 3

In 1914, San Francisco began its Hetch Hetchy water project in Yosemite: 112 years later, the system still serves more than 2.7 million people

Following its congressional approval in 1913, San Francisco commenced the Hetch Hetchy Project with construction starting in 1914. The O'Shaughnessy Dam's initial phase concluded by 1923, transforming the valley into Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. By 1934, this reservoir began delivering water to San Francisco through a vast network of infrastructure. Now,…

The Times of India · Aug 24

San Francisco Bay Area: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host six fixtures during the World Cup – five group-stage games and a Round of 32 clash.

Euronews · Jun 3

'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.

AAP · Jun 3

From NBA All-Star Game, Super Bowl and now World Cup in a 16-month span, the Bay Area loves to host

The Bay Area loves its big sporting events

The Independent UK · May 23

AI is quietly splitting the housing market in two: Bay Area luxury homes are up 13%, affordable ones are collapsing

“It’s another sign of the K-shaped economy taking shape in the Bay Area,” said Redfin senior economist Yingqi Xu.

Fortune · May 7

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

The next wave of the migration story is already underway, and it’s moving the innovation economy into unexpected territory.

Fortune · Apr 2

Bay Area Alert: New 2026 Laws Give Cities Power to Lower Speed Limits

Driving through the Bay Area has always required patience, but recent legal changes are reshaping the rules of your daily commute. You may not notice the new signs immediately, but under updated California authorities speed limits are beginning to shift in select high-injury corridors.

Budget and the Bees · Mar 18

Electric air taxis soon to become reality: First demo completed in San Francisco

Joby Aviation, which is developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, demonstrated its technology with a flight over San Francisco, California, offering a preview of how it could transform commuting around the Bay Area.

The Times of India · Mar 15