A California study found emergency room treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine to be effective, with 86% patient acceptance and better ongoing treatment engagement.

The Bay Area expects moderate rain and gusty winds as cold fronts move in, prompting Small Craft Advisories. Rainfall will vary, with a brief break before a second, stronger front arrives. Conditions may improve next week.

A kitchen fire at a Daly City complex caused by an oven prompted evacuation and firefighter intervention, with two residents treated for smoke inhalation.

Judge Breyer dismissed a lawsuit by X Corp against the CCDH, criticizing the company for trying to stifle free speech rather than addressing data scraping concerns.

San Francisco's "4/20 at Hippie Hill" event will not take place in 2024 due to financial sponsorship challenges, impacting this long-standing tradition for cannabis enthusiasts.

Humphry Slocombe opened a new store in Concord and offered free scoops with a charity drive for Project Open Hand. The boutique is known for unique flavors and has multiple Bay Area locations.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his Vice Presidential pick for his independent White House bid in Oakland, causing speculation and potential impacts on the race against Biden and Trump.

A joint Oakland police and DEA operation seized drugs, tobacco, and firearms from an Oakland smoke shop, with no arrests made but potential charges pending.

In-N-Out closed its only Oakland location after 18 years due to increased neighborhood crime, with concerns for safety overriding continued operations. The company offered staff transfers or severance and vows ongoing community support.

A former employee was arrested for embezzling nearly $300k from a San Carlos company, following an investigation by San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

BART acknowledges artist Janet Bennett's role in creating iconic subway murals by installing commemorative plaques.

The "California Forever" development plan is facing local opposition in Solano County with accusations of misinformation surrounding its signature gathering process to reach the November 2024 ballot.

California Highway Patrol and local teams rescued an injured hiker from the Oat Hill Mine Trail, using a helicopter for the mile-and-a-half extraction.