The Latest Breaking News from San Francisco

Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California

US president blasts long-delayed project to link Los Angeles and San Francisco as ‘boondoggle’ and ‘train to nowhere’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

Scale AI Slashes 14% Of Workforce After Meta's $14 Billion Investment

Scale AI, a San Francisco startup, recently celebrated a $14.3 billion investment from Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META). Shortly afterward, it laid off 14% of its total staff.

Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025

The Biggest Current Rival for Every NFC Team

From recent bad blood to historic hatred, here’s who each NFC club should view as its most fierce competitor.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025

Rafael Devers Takes First-Base Reps After Report He Spurned Giants Legend

The San Francisco star's position remains a point of controversy.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 9, 2025

‘Harvey would say, we’re on the brink’: why conservatives are coming for a gay rights hero

Emboldened by Trump, the right is trying to chip away the legacy of the trailblazing politician Harvey Milk. Activists say it’s a sign of a wider assault on the LGBTQ+ community

The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025

Justice Department Charges Two Chinese Nationals With Espionage Involving Naval Base Surveillance

A federal court in San Francisco has charged two Chinese nationals with espionage, accusing them of working on behalf of the Chinese government to gather intelligence on U.S. military capabilities

Latin Times · Jul 2, 2025

Figma Targets Wall Street Debut After $20 Billion Adobe Deal Collapse

Figma Inc. has filed for an initial public offering, aiming to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FIG,” marking a significant step for the San Francisco-based design platform.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

How Texas Beat California on Housing

YIMBY policies in Texas have led to lower rents and increasing supply. The same cannot be said for California.

Reason · Jun 30, 2025

Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections

More than 60% of traffic collisions at intersections involve left turns. Some U.S. cities – including San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Birmingham, Alabama – are restricting left turns.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025

New York’s tech elite are melting down over the election of Zohran Mamdani. Is the city destined for a San Francisco-style rebellion?

Tyler Winklevoss and Garry Tan joined in the chorus decrying the victory of the 33-year-old socialist.

Fortune · Jun 30, 2025