A Ukrainian national who ended up in San Francisco after leaving her tumultuous country behind has quietly risen to the top San Francisco's competitive nail scene, staking her claim as the budding "Queen of Ukrainian Manicures." Her story proves that sometimes the most unlikely entrepreneurs create the most revolutionary businesses.

The Port of Oakland receives a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade its terminals for accommodating larger vessels.

A San Jose boxing instructor is charged with multiple sex crimes, with past misconduct for context, and the DA seeks more information from potential victims.

JPMorgan Chase is laying off 335 contract employees from San Francisco offices previously associated with First Republic Bank, as reported by The San Francisco Chronicle.

Oakland DA Pamela Price charged Deondre Smith-King with human trafficking and pimping a minor, emphasizing the fight against the city's high incidences of sex trafficking.

Eight individuals were arrested by the San Francisco Police Department in connection with a series of organized retail thefts at various Walgreens locations across the city.

The National Weather Service warns Northern California of heavy rainfall and potential flooding, with advisories for wind, surf, and flooding through the night.

A jackknifed big-rig caused major delays on the Bay Bridge, blocking lanes and leading to a significant traffic backup. The driver sustained minor injuries.

The Gilroy Police Department seeks public help in identifying a stabbing suspect from a September 28 incident at the Tamale Festival. Four suspects are in custody; a photo of the fifth has been shared.

Stoa in San Francisco was recognized as one of the best new bars, with a minimalist cocktail approach emphasizing drinks with no more than four ingredients, and small plates by chef Joji Sumi.

Curb introduces Curb Flow in San Francisco, partnering with Yellow Cab to optimize taxi services and reduce wait times by providing drivers with new tools and offering passengers transparent pricing.

Jeremiah Marquis Macias Lacy, a murder suspect, was captured in Solano County after a CHP officer stopped him for not wearing a seatbelt and used a fingerprint reader to confirm his identity.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office has renewed efforts to solve the 1980 cold case of Ronald Forest's death, urging the public to provide any information to their Cold Case Homicide Unit.