San Francisco Chronicle in the news as a key Bay Area paper amid national political and safety headlines; founded 1865 by the de Young brothers.
On April 10, 2026, a 20-year-old suspect has thrown a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence, setting an exterior gate on fire. The suspect then threatened to burn down OpenAI’s headquarters before being arrested. No injuries have been reported. Authorities and OpenAI are investigating the motive and ensuring employee safety.
Multiple women have accused Congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including rape and inappropriate messages, prompting calls for investigation and support withdrawals. Swalwell denies the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated. The reports emerged days before California's gubernatorial primary on June 2, 2026.
Over the past two decades, 53 allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 US lawmakers. Most cases involve harassment of women, with a bipartisan pattern of accusations. Recent resignations follow investigations and public pressure, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct in Congress.
Figure AI has been livestreaming humanoid robots performing long-shift package sorting at its San Jose HQ. A groundbreaking 10-hour contest has ended with human intern Aimé Gérard sorting more packages than a robot rival, 12,924 to 12,732, highlighting both progress and remaining gaps in autonomous labor.
New York City’s public school system has seen a sustained enrollment decline and rising costs. A City School Construction Authority projection shows enrollment dropping further by 2034–35, raising questions about capacity, funding, and potential closures or mergers.