China Live founders George Chen and Cindy Wong‑Chen are opening Asia Live at Westfield Valley Fair; the 13,000‑sq‑ft, 350‑seat venue is now slated for spring 2026.

Rebecca Hermosillo becomes the first Latina chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, with Chris Coursey as vice chair and a focus on fiscal responsibility.

Rubicon Point Partners bought the downtown office at 200 Pine, adding to a local buying streak and highlighting renewed investor interest in value‑add San Francisco offices.

City settlement forces permanent closure of a Tenderloin spa accused of operating as a brothel; operator fined and barred from the business for a decade.

Shots were fired at the Vacaville/Fairfield Train Station parking lot; no injuries reported, and shooters fled the scene. Police are investigating with no ongoing public threat.

A 9th Circuit panel pushed back on Meta’s bid to dismiss hundreds of youth‑addiction lawsuits, raising new questions about Section 230 and platform design.

Sizzling House has opened on Mendocino Avenue, serving donburi, ramen and sizzling plates with large portions and fast-casual prices. The bulgogi donburi and takoyaki are early standouts.

An overflow at the Russian River treatment plant near Guerneville sent untreated wastewater into the lower river during Tuesday’s storms. Officials have posted warnings and asked people to avoid the water while assessments continue.

Antioch Police resolved a standoff with a barricaded suspect, Matthew Britt, who was arrested following a family dispute and felony assault of a 25-year-old woman.

A retro burger bar opened in SoMa with smashburgers, poutine and a $23 burger-and-beer goal.

BART is hosting "SF Sketchfest: On the Rails," a comedy show on a train, on January 24th with comics like Brent Weinbach and a silent disco twist. Tickets are $20 and available online.

San Pablo Police are investigating a shooting on Rumrill Boulevard that left one man dead and another critically injured, with suspects remaining unidentified.

California State Parks announces controlled burns in Mount Diablo State Park to reduce wildfire risks and support ecosystem health between Jan 15 and Mar 15; timing depends on weather and air quality.