Immigration officials are grappling with a so called "reverse brain drain," when immigrant entrepreneurs trained in the U.S. return to their native countries to start their own companies. The U.S. Immigration Service held its first summit today in Silicon Valley to address the issue.

San Francisco religious leaders are asking Wells Fargo Bank to freeze foreclosures as an act of repentence this Ash Wednesday.

Republicans in the state Legislature say they support Governor Jerry Brown's plan to fix the state's pension system. Today, GOP lawmakers introduced legislation identical to the governor's plan.

Dozens of Tibetan community members gathered in Richmond today to observe the Tibetan New Year. Attendees honored at least 21 Buddhist monks and nuns who set themselves on fire this past year in protest of China's occupation of Tibet.

For the past two decades, the Noise Pop festival in San Francisco has grown from a handful of indie bands at a single venue to more than 100 music events across the city. Over the years, Noise Pop has launched careers for unknown artists and reunited music legends. As the festival turns 20, we take a look at what keeps Noise Pop fresh.

Before the housing market collapsed, upscale homes were planned for a scenic swath of the coast just south of San Francisco. But now, after 10 years of negotiating, Rancho Corral de Tierra is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. We pay a visit to the new park, and find that not all tensions with local residents have been resolved.

After hours of screaming, the city of San Francisco fell silent last night when the 49ers lost against the Giants in overtime. At the Kezar Pub in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, the crowd watched in disbelief as Lawrence Tynes kicked the field goal that clinched the Giants' bid for the Super Bowl.

The San Francisco 49ers play the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park this Sunday. We talk with long-time Sports Illustrated writer Steve Rushin about the infamous stadium.