The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced the closure of FCI Dublin and six other facilities due to staffing shortages, decaying infrastructure, and budget constraints.

Rohnert Park authorities are seeking a suspect in a December 5 bank robbery, where the individual fled with $13,000 and without showing a firearm. A photograph has been released to aid the ongoing investigation.

San Francisco's tsunami warning highlighted the inoperability of the city's traditional sirens, which have been silent due to a need for upgrades since 2019, raising concerns about emergency readiness.

Authorities in Gilroy are searching for a missing man, Gabriel Laradelara, last seen driving a 2003 black Infinity. His car was found abandoned, and the public is urged to share any information.

No charges will be filed against Pleasanton police involved in the 2022 fatal shooting of Cody Chavez after a DA investigation deemed their actions justified.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved Mayor Breed's legislation to eliminate annual license fees for local restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, saving them $10 million yearly beginning in 2026.

Climber Carlos Romero and two companions are missing on New Zealand's Mount Cook, with search efforts hindered by severe weather and "grave concerns" for their safety.

California Highway Patrol officers in Hayward rescued a cat resembling the famous Grumpy Cat from traffic, garnering social media attention and seeking to reunite it with its owners.

Mai Sai Vue, an 18-year-old reported missing in Sacramento, was found deceased near Point San Pedro. No signs of foul play were detected, and the investigation is ongoing.

San Jose police arrested a 19-year-old, Isaiah Overstreet, for a Halloween night shooting where a car was struck by gunfire. No injuries were reported, and Overstreet faces multiple felony charges.

The Point Reyes National Seashore will remove the tule elk fence at Tomales Point, favoring wildlife over ranching concerns, following a Finding of No Significant Impact decision.

A bike-van crash on Guerneville Rd left the cyclist in critical condition; the van was going west on a green light. Santa Rosa Police investigate with drone help.

San Francisco residents oppose SFMTA's plan to replace free parking with meters in Cow Hollow and Marina, fearing negative impacts on businesses and enforcement issues. The agency argues it will ease parking congestion.