Waymo has begun routing its robotaxis onto select freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, promising faster trips and new curbside pickups in San José.

A Bay Area‑born neo‑Nazi organizer has reappeared in Petaluma as an SPLC federal suit accuses his network of assault and harassment during a Nashville intimidation tour.

The ACLU sued Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen, arguing his office withheld case-level racial and charging data that could reveal disparities. The complaint seeks records dating back to 2015 under California’s public records law.

Morgan Hill Police warn of thefts specifically targeting Dodge Hellcats and other high-performance vehicles in the Bay Area, with increased patrols and collaboration with regional partners to address the issue.

Silicon Valley Power will ask the Santa Clara City Council on Dec. 9 to approve a 4% electricity rate increase to fund projects and shore up reserves. If adopted, the change would take effect in January 2026.

The midcentury mansion at 111 Edgehill Way in San Francisco, originally built for real estate developer Angelo Sangiacomo, is on sale for $10 million.

Archer Aviation acquires a ground lease at Hawthorne Municipal Airport, planning to make it a hub for its electric air-taxi service, amidst mixed reactions from locals and an increase in its stock value.

The Berkeley Half Marathon on Nov 16 will cause street closures, bus reroutes, and parking adjustments in the area, impacting major roads and I-80 off-ramps.

A San Francisco protester who says a volunteer’s punch at the 2023 APEC CEO Summit left her with brain injuries and a broken jaw has sued APEC and the volunteer. The filing and a petition for mental‑health diversion in the criminal case have raised new questions about volunteer vetting and accountability.

"Monkey King," a SF Opera premiere, blends East and West in a bilingual production based on "Journey to the West," featuring a $10M budget for costumes and sets, and includes kung fu and puppetry.

A 43-year-old Gustine man died after his motorcycle overturned and was struck on southbound U.S. 101 in San Jose Monday night. CHP is investigating.

The Justice Department will review clashes and arrests outside a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley after videos showed a violent altercation outside Zellerbach Hall.

Vallejo police conducted a traffic stop leading to the seizure of drugs and an unregistered loaded firearm, resulting in the arrest of the vehicle's two male occupants.