Petaluma police issued a shelter-in-place advisory for the 200 block of South McDowell Blvd; residents were told to stay indoors and avoid the area.

Mark Personette, 80, was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1978 case of Marissa Harvey, thanks to DNA technology and investigative work. He faces seven years to life in prison.

Facing a $50,000 shortfall due to NEA funding cuts, the San Francisco Cinematheque is at risk of lay-offs and halting operations, seeking donations to sustain its avant-garde film programming.

San Leandro City Council Member Bryan Azevedo has pleaded not guilty to bribery and making false statements, with his trial set for January and possible 25-year sentence.

Santa Clara County sues a Milpitas care home business and its owners for alleged labor abuses, including severe wage theft and lack of proper licensing.

San Francisco police arrested suspect Enhao Lin, 39, on multiple charges after linking him to a series of shootings, seizing firearms and drugs from his residence.

The Oscar James Residences, an affordable housing project with 112 units for low-income families, has opened in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point, reflecting environmental considerations and a commitment to community revitalization.

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.