A California federal judge's Nov. 25 order could open bond hearings for thousands detained under a summer DHS policy; attorneys say more than 36,000 cases may be affected. Courts are already split on how to apply the ruling.

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office arrested Miguel L. Rodriguez for an October attempted murder after a stabbing at Old Princeton Landing. He was charged and booked without incident.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office reiterates its call for tips in the 1983 Kellie Jean Poppleton cold case, reminding the public that even small details could be key.

Five businesses in San Rafael's Northgate One shopping center were burglarized early Saturday morning, with suspects using hammers for break-ins and escaping in a stolen vehicle.

Volunteers at Berkeley High are urging donations on Giving Tuesday to keep tutoring, college access and wellness programs afloat amid budget shortfalls and frozen grants.

EBRPD's preliminary plan would remake 20 acres of Berkeley shoreline with a beach, promenade and bike area; the design is estimated at $25M but construction still needs funding and permits.

Bay Area bridge tolls will increase by 50 cents starting January 1, 2026, with additional hikes planned until 2030 for maintenance and operation funding.

The Solano County Auto Theft Task Force recovered stolen farm machinery worth $95,000 in Winters, with no arrests yet announced. The investigation is ongoing.

A Petaluma resident's backyard was burglarized by a man who stole women's underwear. The police arrested Jose Jimenez-Gomez and charged him with prowling and burglary.

An unidentified man was found fatally shot at Sixth and Natoma in SoMa early Sunday. SFPD homicide detectives are investigating.

A Larkspur-based auto group wants to buy several Canal-area lots to expand Volvo sales and service; a Zoning Administrator hearing is set for Dec. 3.

Vacaville neighborhood was awakened by gunfire; police found casings and a damaged home but no injuries. Suspects are at large; the incident is not seen as an ongoing threat.

Turns out Four Seasons has been operating an absurdly expensive around-the-world jet service for a decade, and Napa earned a spot on the itinerary starting in 2026. If you're reading this, you probably can't afford it.