Politics & Business Reporter
Marcus Reed previously covered California politics for the Sacramento Bee, including two legislative sessions and a gubernatorial election. His investigative work on campaign finance and lobbying has been cited in policy debates at the state capitol. At San Francisco Download, he focuses on how political decisions in Sacramento and Washington affect Bay Area residents and businesses. He holds a political science degree from UCLA.
A federal judge just shaved a year off Elizabeth Holmes's sentence. With good-time credits factored in, the woman who defrauded investors of $450 million could walk into a halfway house by Christmas 2028.
A civil grand jury report finds Yolo County officials knew about an illegal fireworks operation in Esparto for years before an explosion killed seven men.
Netflix's first major MLB showcase turned into a three-hour mess of celebrity segments, tiny scorebugs, and fog-blinded cameras at Oracle Park.
San Francisco police identified the suspect and victim in a fatal Sunset District shooting, investigating whether the gun was fired accidentally.
The SF Downtown Development Corporation commits $5 million to expand safety ambassador programs across Union Square, Yerba Buena, and downtown BART stations.
Christopher Jaber, 34, was fatally stabbed in Lafayette, marking the city's first homicide since 2022. Suspect David Prince arrested on $1 million bail.
A federal judge dismissed Annie Altman's abuse lawsuit against Sam Altman on procedural grounds, while approving his defamation countersuit against her.
Union Square's annual Tulip Day returns this Saturday with 80,000 free tulips, 8 per person. Gates open at 1 p.m. but lines form as early as 9 a.m.
Dozens gathered to remember a family of four killed at a West Portal bus stop as Mayor Lurie's 100-day street safety deadline approaches in San Francisco.
Former SF Fire Marshal Kenneth Cofflin drafted the city's high-rise sprinkler mandate and now runs a consulting firm helping condo associations navigate it.
Tony Phillips returned to jail after violating stayaway orders, days after a judge ruled Mayor Lurie's bodyguard had initiated the original altercation.
Eric Swalwell pulls ahead in California's 2026 gubernatorial race at 17%, edging out Republican Steve Hilton in new Emerson College polling.
Captain Chresten Wilson made history as United Airlines' most senior pilot after 42 years in the cockpit, plus Bay Area labor and allergy news.
Carl Jones Jr., a SoMa homicide victim, had his dog Teddy G rescued by a neighbor after the shooting. The SF community worked to reunite the dog with family.
The defense attorney for Tony Phillips, charged with assaulting Mayor Lurie's bodyguard, blames the mayor's 'performative' Tenderloin outreach for the incident.
Meta is buying Moltbook, a Reddit-style social network for AI agents, while OpenAI hires one of its developers in a major AI industry shakeup.
Two Saratoga High School teachers have earned statewide recognition for their exceptional work with special education students, according to Special Olympics Northern California.
A new Marina District bar is making waves in San Francisco's competitive martini scene with an elaborate approach that combines theatrical presentation with serious cocktail craft.
A nearly decade-long vacancy in downtown Burlingame has transformed into the Peninsula's hottest office destination, with the newly opened 220 Park complex achieving full occupancy across its 185,000 square feet.
X has begun beta testing its long-awaited payments service, X Money, using an unconventional approach that involves actor William Shatner and charitable donations, according to information shared on the platform this week.
Metal guitarist Zakk Wylde will take the stage twice during a single concert at The Warfield in San Francisco on March 14, performing with both his band Black Label Society and his Black Sabbath tribute act Zakk Sabbath.
Oakland Pride will operate under new management and a new date after years of financial instability led to the dissolution of the nonprofit that organized the annual celebration.
San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood is gaining recognition as an under-the-radar destination that offers consistent sunshine, outdoor recreation, and a thriving local food scene in the city's southeast corner.
The Bay Area's tech job market is beginning to stabilize after two years of significant layoffs, though the recovery remains tied to artificial intelligence growth rather than traditional big tech hir...
The league debuts a three-team tournament featuring U.S. veterans, young Americans, and international players at LA's new Intuit Dome on Sunday.
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo upgraded from underperform to neutral by Robert W. Baird, with price target set at $85. Bank exceeded earnings expectations.
The Novato-based community bank's shares hit $28.04 Thursday, surpassing its 200-day moving average of $25.34 as analysts issue mixed ratings.
OpenAI eliminated its mission alignment team focused on AI safety as the San Francisco company faces pressure to compete with Google and Anthropic.
San Francisco school district quickly retreated from proposed OpenAI partnership after teachers union raised concerns during ongoing contract negotiations.
Earlier this year, Stanford Law professor Joe Bankman sat down for a rare public conversation about the implosion of his son's crypto empire. But this time, it was not with Anderson Cooper or a
Glenn E. Martin served six years in a New York State prison for armed robbery. Two decades later, he walked through the gates of the White House to advise a sitting president on criminal justice reform — and was treated like an inmate on the way in.