The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved a $28.2 million initiative for energy and water efficiency upgrades in government facilities to reduce emissions and save costs.

The San Francisco Symphony proposes redesigning Davies Symphony Hall, including new amenities despite a budget deficit, with planning underway but fundraising paused.

A San Rafael man was arrested for starting a fire in Marinwood that burned 18 acres; multiple agencies extinguished it. He admitted to starting the fire recklessly.

Pleasanton Police seized over $130,000 in illegal merchandise, including flavored tobacco and psilocybin mushrooms, in a crackdown on sales to minors.

Tally, a San Francisco fintech startup aiming to help with credit card debt, has shut down after failing to secure necessary funding, despite previously raising $80 million in Series D.

San Francisco Police arrested two people for narcotics trafficking, seizing 927 grams of drugs after a two-month investigation and collaboration with several agencies.

Five suspects were arrested following a robbery at a Santa Rosa marijuana dispensary and related vehicle pursuits, with the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies.

The San Francisco leaf-cutter bee, not seen since 1980, was recently rediscovered in Marin County by the Tamalpais Bee Lab's community science program.

Firefighters in San Francisco responded to two separate fires, with no reported injuries or structural damage, and both incidents are under investigation.

The Union City Police Department announced a DUI checkpoint on August 31st to combat impaired driving, funded by grants aimed at improving traffic safety.

Emergency responders successfully rescued a hiker with a medical emergency on the Blue Ridge Trail, facilitated by California Highway Patrol's H-30 helicopter and Vacaville Fire Protection District.

VP Kamala Harris attended a sold-out San Francisco fundraiser expecting to raise $12 million. Speaker Pelosi, showing support, attended, while VP pick Tim Walz did not. The event reflects Harris's strong donor base in California.

Richmond police officers apprehended a minor with marijuana and a loaded gun after a chase, avoiding a potential tragedy. The juvenile was detained and faces legal proceedings.