For longtime Foo Fighters fan and SFGATE writer Silas Valentino, it’s hard to see Dave Grohl the same way he did five years ago.

SFGATE News Features Reporter Ariana Bindman breaks down the “golden visa,” a controversial, ultra-expensive escape hatch for the wealthy.

Elias Shawel used to drive taxis in San Francisco, fielding one question over and over: Where's the best Ethiopian food in the city? Back then, he couldn’t find anything as spicy as he liked.

Scenes from Saturday's "No Kings" protest in Oakland. 🎥 Doug Zimmerman

A military cargo plane being hauled on a semi-truck flatbed got stuck in a Salinas roundabout Wednesday, causing traffic delays near Bardin Elementary School. Fort Hunter Liggett told KSBW 8 the wingless plane was headed there for training. So far, it’s unclear how it got stuck.

Bike to Wherever Day is San Francisco’s favorite biking holiday, so SFGATE's Melissa Cho did the only reasonable thing: left the office and called it reporting.

Several Glendale residents were sentenced after authorities said a supposed bear damaging a Rolls-Royce near Lake Arrowhead was actually a person in a bear costume in a felony insurance fraud scheme.

Geese covers 'Baby' by Justin Bieber at Coachella

The Fashion District, a sub-neighborhood of Downtown LA that envelops Santee Alley, has long been home to thousands of family-owned retail shops and more than 70 restaurants. Many of the businesses are immigrant-, Latino- and Asian-owned.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, the favorite candidate of Silicon Valley's tech elite, conceded the governor's race within minutes of the first results being released Tuesday night.

Israel expects the world to be on their side when they harm and assault international activists whose only ’crime’ is sending humanitarian aid to Gaza? #genocidal

Josh Hart walks in with a whole pizza 🍕

New Video: Teachers, explore the origins of the Constitution in a new video. Use it to teach about how the framers drew on Enlightenment ideas to create a new government. This is the second video in a series marking America's 250th anniversary. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/an-enl...

Sean Hannity, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Newt Gingrich and Mark Levin all think the CIA should give Iranians weapons. When the U.S. did this in past decades it flooded the black market with weapons, caused instability in the region and helped terrorist groups rise in power.

Caitlyn Jenner found out what happens when you snuggle up with fascists.

❤️⚽️Today at Business Questions, I congratulated @clydebankfc.bsky.social on being officially awarded SFA Bronze Licence status, following their receipt of £240,000 Pride in Place Funding from the UK Labour Government, allowing the Bankies to upgrade Holm Park and reach their new status!

It’s going to look like Times Square, NYE on the streets of America. 🇺🇸

Full ep. in comments. In Episode 198: A familiar face returns as City Manager. City Council addresses rising seas, and rising rents. Alameda County says no to ICE. A record-setting real estate sale. Terns on Alameda Point. The importance of keeping it local. Events, and an honor for yours truly

BREAKING: Trump just said he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situation: “Not even a little bit.” Tell that to families in Northwest Georgia dealing with higher costs every day. Clay Fuller, are you with him, or with the people you claim to represent? #GA14

Gift cards are live on my website! Make sure to buy within the sale dates Nov 27-Dec 15 It’s my way of saying thank you for supporting this crazy tattoo journey I’m on. I couldn’t have done it without you Let’s go! You’re basically printing free money #tattooideas #giftideas #orangecountytattoo

The sun is not a star of fire ? @naovtv

A landmark moment for Belfast Harbour as we welcomed our 1,500th cruise call this morning! Regular visitor the Regal Princess took the honour of celebrating this incredible milestone. @visitbelfast.bsky.social

Artist in Residence, Harrow School. Closes: 08/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/56tvyr. #independentschooljobs #londonjobs #teachingjobs @hmc-schools.bsky.social

A man lifted a donkey onto his rooftop out of excitement. The donkey refused to come down, destroyed the house with its stubbornness, and died beneath the rubble. The story’s warning is timeless: elevating incompetence, ego, or arrogance can destroy entire societies.

🚨🍿 Trump invites Tim Cook to explain basic economics to Mark Carney after Canada demands 15% of revenue from Apple, Netflix, Amazon, and Disney. Have Canadians had enough of this economically illiterate Liberal government yet?🤡

Cardi B on Fallon, BTS Netflix Views, and Chuck Norris Updates #celebrity #popculture #famous #trending #celebnews

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OMGzine 𝕏🔁 @Lukas__Valenta@twitter.com: Jak vám bylo, Radime @RadimFialacz@twitter.com? Děkuji.

Anthropic gets $200M from Gates Foundation for AI in global health, education, and economic mobility over 4 years. Given AI's massive impact, this funding feels like just the start. Wonder where all that billionaire money actually goes.

❝ Som el millor equip del món i tenim a la millor afició del món ❞ Pere Romeu

The regime sentenced six PMOI/MEK members to death but did not manage to break them. In a brave act of defiance, they chanted the "Rise Battalion" anthem in Ghezel Hesar prison, proving that not even death will stop them from pursuing the cause of freedom in #Iran.

12+ US scientists with links to nuclear and space programmes have died or gone missing. The FBI is now investigating. Some cases are solved. Many are not. These people deserve answers. Video created using AI avatar and real voice for news delivery. #MissingScientists #FBI #SheppardLensMedia

A $500,000 investment will help rebuild LA County Fire Department's Station 8 in West Hollywood and ramp up preparedness in the surrounding area. The funding aims to ensure firefighters can respond more effectively when emergencies strike.

Speaking during today’s Cabinet Meeting at the White House, President Trump threatened to “blow up” Oman, a close long-time ally of the United States in the Middle East, if they do not “behave” regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Meet gilly!

🚨THIS is why you MUST clear the snow and ice off your car. EXCLUSIVE Falling ice from truck shatters couple’s windshield. They're thankful to be alive. @y reports. www.fox5dc.com/news/flying-...

Rise won’t let me forget my health is low

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Even on your weakest days, God’s power is made perfect in you. Join us as we read strength-in-weakness passages and discover beauty in your vulnerability. #Christianity #Jesus #Faith #Bible #Prayer www.youtube.com/@Reading-And...

Protesters take note: umbrellas ☔️ gas masks 😷 Be prepared #fightforjustice #democracy #wethepeople

Morning friends! Up early and headed to class, but I hope you're all well! Need to finish up this art piece i've got when I get home, and just relax for the rest of the week~ Hope you're all well 🩷😊

Siraj Bhai asked a highly pertinent question; congratulations to him for that. Do you see now why I call him ignorant? सिराज भाई ने बड़ा कामियाब सवाल किया इसके लिए उनको मुबारकबाद। देख रहो हो मैं इनको जाहिल क्यो कहता हूँ ?

Chris is making moves and building momentum. Hard work, consistency, and ambition can take you far—watch the journey and see why big things are ahead. #RealEstate #Chris #Success #Motivation #FutureStar

Still working on accessibility, we added a sound notification 🔊 when aiming at cubes and an audio signal when you're near a mug. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #UE5 #accessibility

Absolutely brilliant 🎶🎶🎶💙💙💙Have a lovely weekend, my dear Jon 💙💙💙 #gr3tetag #dailyquotes #BlueHartedFamily

🚧✨LDS Temple News! Exciting developments are underway at the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple construction site. With steel framing and exterior work advancing quickly, the temple is beginning to reflect the sacred purpose it will soon fulfill. ldstemplenews.com/provo-utah-r...

Você conhece os Coelhos de Mario Rabbids?

The teaser is here! 🎥 Join us on Tuesday, Feb 3 at 7PM for the NYC Premiere of AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ, followed by a Q&A with director David Alvarado, producer Lauren DeFilippo, and film subject Lou Diamond Phillips. 🎟️: www.docnyc.net/american-pac...

Title : Chushingura, fulfilling their vow Year : 1848 Artist : Sadahide One of my older colour prints, the 47 Ronin night attack. #UgokuUkiyoe

The play of the game in a contest featuring Paige and Caitlin was from Aziaha James #wnba

See what stocks the Administration is profiting off of today, bet they are racking it in again like very fake deal they push every weekend. Money grubbing pimps & whores.

ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS MAKE GOD'S SCARED HOLY PIZZA

Plated 3️⃣ in the 2️⃣nd. #TridentsUp

Cryptic nonviolent exploration like ANIMAL WELL with a scanner from METROID PRIME!? Discover underlying rules and solve puzzles ranging from obvious to obscure. EMUUROM - Document an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. 2025. STEAM: s.team/a/1634360 #PitchYaGame #indiegame #puzzlegame

The algorithms have found you, don't deny it!

#homeland #security #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/z3d58uxi

'its complicated' sure ok you wrynns are all the same.

3️⃣ Soporte: incluyen procesos como la formación del suelo o el ciclo de nutrientes, esenciales para el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas 🐝 4️⃣ Culturales: aportan beneficios ligados al ocio, el paisaje, la identidad territorial o el bienestar 🏞️

Sanibel city leaders are approving a $278,000 contract with Stantec Consulting Services to design a new fishing pier and replace the old structure damaged by Hurricane Ian. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/sanibel-pier-rebuild-hurricane-damage/71470482