San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's ordinance to expedite contracts for addressing the fentanyl crisis gains unanimous committee approval, signaling strong support and cooperation among city officials.

Hybridge Capital Management is converting former student housing in Oakland into a 144-unit affordable complex, The Refuge Apartments, for veterans, domestic violence survivors, and low-income individuals.

Theodore Gore pleaded no contest to felony charges, including fleeing an officer, after stealing $10,000 of goods with accomplices and leading police on a chase.

A Novato traffic stop escalated when a male suspect fled on foot and a female drove off with him on the hood. Police later found the car with drugs and cash. The female was caught while the male remains at large.

Elijah Cruz Segura receives 15-to-life for the murder of his transgender partner, Natalia Smut, marking Santa Clara County's first prosecuted transgender domestic violence homicide.

Authorities in Vallejo made progress in their first homicide case of the year, arresting suspect Maximillian Snyder for the fatal stabbing of a male victim.

Turner's Kitchen in San Francisco's Mission District is closing on March 31. Owner Ken Turner plans to pursue other interests and "lighten his load." The sandwich shop was popular for its homemade and innovative offerings.

An Ebony Alert has been issued by the CHP for 17-year-old Aniya Maxey, missing since January 24 in San Francisco.

Eric Omar Calderon Flores received a 25-years-to-life sentence for murdering Diego Barahona Flores, whose body was found in December 2020 with multiple stab wounds.

San Francisco faces a cold snap with freeze warnings and frost advisories issued by the NWS for parts of the Bay Area. Residents are urged to protect the homeless, pets, plants, and pipes.

Vallejo Police arrested a suspect after a pursuit for driving with expired registration; the driver unsuccessfully fled on foot and was found with an illegal automatic firearm.

The 345 California Center in San Francisco is now debt-free after its owner, Metropolis Investment Holdings, paid off the $150 million debt to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. The building has a new tenant and is at 84% capacity.

A 66-year-old man died in a Union City house fire, leading to the arrest and involuntary manslaughter charge of Christopher Schwenk, aged 33. Investigations continue.