BART's holiday schedule includes special service hours, free parking on select dates, and New Year's Eve extensions, aiming to ease travel for holiday commuters and celebrators.

The San Francisco Bay Area experienced dense fog affecting morning commutes, with visibility reduced at times to a quarter-mile. NWS advised caution and also issued a Freeze Warning for some counties.

After 53 years, Newark's Jade Palace restaurant is closing due to the passing of the founder and family decisions. The beloved spot catered to locals and celebrities and was a community hub.

Alex Pong has transformed from a tech layoff victim to the founder of Paper Son Coffee, a pop-up in San Francisco's Dogpatch, offering unique coffee drinks with a nod to his heritage.

The San Mateo County TA Board approved $135.9 million for local highway projects aimed at reducing traffic and increasing safety, funded by Measures A and W sales-tax revenues.

Petaluma Police Department announced a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on December 15, 2023, in the city from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., to reduce impaired driving and improve road safety.

Chunliam Saechao surrendered peacefully to an FBI SWAT team after a two-day standoff in Pleasant Hill. The incident involved a large police presence and ended with Saechao facing felony charges.

Santa Clara County is preparing roads for winter by replacing culverts to prevent washouts, especially in mountainous areas, and urging the public to report issues via the Mobile Citizen app.

Dense fog covered the Bay Area, prompting NWS warnings for reduced visibility and travel precautions. Weather forecasts indicate dry conditions with a warming trend and a low-confidence chance of weekend rain.

BART riders face a 5.5% fare increase starting January 1, but low-income commuters will get doubled discounts via the Clipper START program. There are plans for new fare gates in 2024 to tackle fare evasion.

Authorities are searching for 15-year-old James Soderlund, missing since December 9 from Alameda High School. He is 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

A senior citizen and his dog were unharmed when shots were fired at his pickup in Alameda County during a road rage incident. The suspect in a sedan is sought by the Sheriff's Office.

Pau Crego is resigning from his position as head of San Francisco's Office of Transgender Initiatives, having made significant contributions to transgender advocacy and rights.