An alert tip led Vacaville police to a downtown car where officers say they recovered about 57 grams of suspected fentanyl; a 28-year-old man was booked.

Video shows rescuers hauling a fisherwoman to shore after a sneaker wave swept her into the surf off Pacifica. Officials say a Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect.

Pinole's council voted 4‑0 to hire Naomi Kelly as city manager starting July 1, picking a former San Francisco administrator despite questions about ties to a 2023 corruption case.

Palo Alto approved a two‑year side letter allowing cash bonuses, extra vacation and relocation aid to recruit experienced officers. Officials say the perks will be paid from police salary savings.

Shabu Shack will close its South San Francisco restaurant on Monday, June 22, removing the chain’s only Bay Area location. The shutdown was announced on social media and reported locally.

Federal tax filings show Ecumenical Hunger Program recorded more than $1 million in payments marked 'personal expenses,' prompting expert concern and a board review. Donors and clients say they want answers.

A new Sonoma nonprofit formed from the local housing roadmap says it will buy small homes, push ADUs and raise seed funds to keep workers and families in the valley.

A 66-year-old man was struck and later died on West Grant Line Road in Tracy. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and investigators are probing the crash.

New reporting shows a San Francisco deputy DA in the child‑abuse unit faced a 2018 Sonoma County arrest; the case was later dismissed and led to a State Bar reproval.

Photos from the city show Osaka Marketplace moving into the former Orchard Supply Hardware, promising Japanese groceries, specialty retail and a mini food hall.

A proposed class‑action alleges Anthropic misled customers about token allowances on its $100 and $200 Claude Max plans and seeks refunds and class certification.

MLB warned three Giants pitchers after they wrote Genesis references on Pride caps at Oracle Park; the team apologized and the league said writing on uniforms is prohibited.

San José police announced they are investigating the city’s 12th homicide of 2026. Officials posted the notice on the department’s social feed and released few details.