Cedric Irving Jr. was expected in an Oakland courtroom Wednesday for a plea hearing in the fatal shooting of Laney College athletic director John Beam. The case remains under investigation as prosecutors prepare for trial.

A juvenile in Petaluma was cited for reckless driving on an electric motorcycle, which resulted in a crash. Police highlight the need for proper use and regulation of such vehicles by minors.

The weather looks perfect, almost too perfect. But just offshore, conditions are lining up for a rare and lethal surprise.

A manhunt unfolded in Oakley's Neroly neighborhood after someone fired at a sheriff's deputy; nearby streets were ordered to shelter in place.

The Spanish Table’s Clement Street shop has been closed since November and now faces an unlawful detainer for nearly $25,000 in unpaid rent, leaving a hole for Spanish imports. Neighbors and chefs are watching court filings for clues about whether the shelves will return.

Santa Clara deputies arrested an individual in a stolen Audi for identity theft in Cupertino, along with finding burglary tools and multiple IDs in the vehicle.

A 67-year-old man was acquitted of felony drug charges after a buy‑bust outside a Phish concert, renewing a clash between San Francisco’s decriminalization policy and enforcement choices.

Nvidia and Eli Lilly will invest up to $1 billion to open an AI co-innovation lab in the Bay Area, with work expected to begin in South San Francisco early this year. The facility pairs Nvidia compute with Lilly data to accelerate drug discovery.

Macy's will close 14 stores, including one near the Bay Area, aligning with its strategy to adapt to shifts in consumer shopping preferences and increase digital engagement.

Apple has partnered with Google to enhance Siri using Google's Gemini AI models, aiming to advance iPhone and iPad AI features while maintaining privacy standards.

San Francisco still funds one-way travel to reunite people experiencing homelessness, but just 444 accepted the offer last year. Advocates say relocation helps some but can displace others.

San Franciscans filed nearly 800,000 311 complaints in 2025; trash, overflowing bins and parking topped the list. Neighborhoods reported very different top problems.

San Francisco's affluent neighborhoods saw an increase in home prices in 2025, with the median reaching $6 million in areas like Pacific Heights, amidst a strong luxury real estate market driven by the region's economic growth.