The 49ers are without their top pass rusher against the Broncos, as Nick Bosa remains sidelined with a calf injury. But that doesn’t mean Bosa’s model girlfriend, Ella Ailiff, is missing out on Sunday’s action. San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa’s girlfriend, Ella Ailiff. (Instagram/@ellaailiff). She posted a photo to her Instagram Story in … Read more
A Catholic revival is taking hold at exclusive Stanford University as a growing share of Gen Z students embrace the the 2,000-year-old faith. The campus best known for churning out high-achieving tech execs has seen a three-fold increase in Catholic converts — with 46 adults entering the church at Easter this year, up from 14 the … Read more
A California photographer’s hilarious snap of a squirrel attacking an owl is in the running for top prize in the national Nikon Comedy Wildlife photo competition. The shot “Are You Kidding Me?” captured the moment a squirrel decided to launch an apparent air attack on a great horned baby owl sitting on a branch. The … Read more
Bring your appetite. A new list from Yelp reveals the 25 best new restaurants in the country for 2026 — and California is serving up more winners than any other state, with five spots on the list. Three California newcomers cracked the top five, including LA’s Firstborn, which snagged the No. 2 spot. Sign up … Read more
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has a lot on his plate, both on and off the football field. On the field, he’s tasked with getting tackled by huge and ferocious individuals every weekend, which takes a toll on his health. Off the field, McCaffrey is managing raising a daughter with his wife, Olivia … Read more
It’s a good thing that the 49ers are confined to the West Coast over the next month so star running back Christian McCaffrey can be close to his wife. Olivia Culpo is very pregnant now. She and McCaffrey have not disclosed her expected due date, but one look at Culpo suggests that their second baby … Read more
Nick Bosa won’t be doing any dancing anytime soon. The 49ers’ star edge rusher pulled his calf during practice on Thursday and is expected to miss several weeks. He isn’t expected to go on injured reserve because the 49ers are running out of injured reserve spaces, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Nick Bosa of the … Read more
San Franciscans have been eagerly awaiting the expansion of a wildly popular bakery — but the owner announced Wednesday that those plans have been crushed by the city’s bizarre permitting rules. Sophie Smith, who owns Butter & Crumble, said on social media she was “so disappointed” to share the news that her dream of opening … Read more
George Kittle weighed in on the fun involving his good friend and 49ers teammate Kyle Juszczyk. On X, Kittle posted a photo of Juszczyk in a hot tub holding a can of beer and captioned the post, “He can’t be stopped!! This is before practice! Are you kidding me @JuiceCheck44.” Kittle went on and tagged … Read more
A breathtaking 136-acre stretch of pristine Northern California coastline newly handed back to Indigenous tribes is proposed to become a place for ceremonies — and for teaching younger generations how to live off the land and sea. The rugged Mendocino County property — which includes Blues Beach and an ancient village site known at K’etim — … Read more
A San Francisco AI insurance startup’s slashy plans to open up 100 24/7 cafes selling smoothies and snacks appear to be on pause — days after one of its execs went viral for posting an exhaustive list of demands for her future husband. The startup Corgi late last week removed Trevor Owens, its head of … Read more
A Silicon Valley diva is facing fierce blowback for sharing a lengthy list of “non-negotiable” qualities she expects in a partner after asking for help finding the tech bro of her dreams. Brooke LeBlanc, an executive at tech company Corgi, caught considerable heat after posting her laundry list of requirements on X. “Who wants to … Read more
A notorious homeless encampment that has clogged up streets in Berkeley since at least 2023 may finally be cleared, after advocates fought in court to keep the sprawling camp in place. The city of Berkeley on Tuesday began clearing the encampment, located at 8th and Harrison streets, with notices informing residents that tents, structures and … Read more
School’s out forever for some California kids. Elite techies in the San Francisco Bay Area are part of a nationwide rise in homeschooling that bucks the stereotypes of rural Bible thumpers or hardcore hippies — as they ditch traditional classrooms in favor of using AI to give kids home lessons. Kartik Sathappan and his wife at … Read more
Major airports across California and the US were hit with severe delays on Friday morning. San Francisco International Airport saw average delays of 45 minutes due to low clouds, according to the FAA. Departures at San Diego International Airport were delayed by nearly an hour due to wind. Sign up for the California Morning Report … Read more
49ers star edge rusher Nick Bosa didn’t participate in drills during the portion of practice that was open to reporters on Monday, which fuels uncertainty about whether he’ll suit up for San Francisco’s regular- season opener against the Rams on Thursday in Australia. Every 49ers fan is hoping Bosa will be able to play. But … Read more
As more information continues to unfold about how Daejon Love scammed at least 26 women out of $1.3 million by impersonating a 49ers wide receiver, it continues to catch the eye of professional athletes. Former Oakland A’s outfielder Eric Byrnes appeared on his podcast “Deuces Wild” and revealed a story about a former bat boy … Read more
Massive works of art are appearing in the sand along one Bay Area beach, all created by a single artist who gets to work while most people are going to bed. Brighton Denevan, 34, starts working on his intricate designs around 11 p.m. On a recent Tuesday night, Denevan arrived at Keller Beach in Point … Read more
Dozens of drivers in a Sacramento suburb are dealing with damaged and flat tires after hundreds of screws were found scattered over a highway overpass. The city of Elk Grove received numerous reports Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning of damaged tires from the loose screws, KCRA reported. Screws scattered all over a highway in … Read more
A saxophonist who’s gained a massive following on social media for playing to crowds in public spaces drew hundreds of fans to San Francisco’s iconic Palace of Fine Arts — only for officers to swoop in and shut it down. Nathanial Young, whose viral POV videos have gained him hundreds of thousands of followers on … Read more