A 35-year-old Napa man was arrested after a solo crash in Petaluma; police say the driver fled on foot and was booked on suspicion of DUI.

A 48-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested after officers linked him to multiple home burglaries and a stolen vehicle.

San José police say VCET officers stopped a vehicle on the south side and found a juvenile on probation with a concealed, loaded handgun.

A 50-year-old man was found shot on Highway 37 in Novato Saturday; police say he’s in critical condition but is expected to survive and are seeking tips.

Four Contra Costa branches will close at staggered times in 2026 for months‑long upgrades. Pinole starts March 1 for an estimated 11‑month overhaul.

A 75,000‑sq‑ft SPARK Social park with a beer garden, rotating vendors and live events will open in Creekside this spring under a five‑year lease.

A data‑driven pilot will plant dozens of trees along Frontage Road in March to trap pollution from I‑880 and nearby port traffic. Monitoring will test whether the barrier works.

Vallemar Station, the family-run restaurant in a former Ocean Shore Railroad depot in Pacifica, will close after roughly 30 years as the Ash family pursues a sale.

Berkeley High warned that people on campus on Feb. 2 may have been exposed to mumps as city health officials open an investigation. Families are being urged to check vaccination records and call a doctor if symptoms appear.

A Merced County civil suit names Gustine Unified, the county office and ex‑vice principal Brian Chubon, alleging repeated sexual abuse and negligent oversight. The filing follows a criminal plea earlier this year.

A global Nature Medicine analysis links nearly 40% of cancers to avoidable causes. Experts say vaccines, quitting tobacco and regular screening could cut many local cases.

Mixt opens in downtown San Mateo with a week of giveaways, fitness tie‑ins and a scavenger hunt as it marks its 20th location. Expect daily freebies March 3–8.

Santa Cruz and other towns have cut ties with Flock Safety after audits showed federal access and possible immigration‑related searches.