Goodwill San Francisco Bay confirms closing an Oakland store and a San Francisco career center, leading to 90 layoffs. The closures are part of a strategic reorganization.

Former YouPlus CEO Shaukat Shamim has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding investors through false claims about his company's AI technology and financial success.

The Bay Area expects a warm spell, with temperatures up to 80s inland and 60s along the coast, with minor heat risks. A weekend cooldown is predicted, but dry conditions persist. Boaters are cautioned about a Small Craft Advisory.

Meta confirms closing three of its Fremont offices, with employees to be reassigned to other locations. The downsizing reflects broader industry and company restructuring trends.

San Francisco's Presidio closes trails to dogs during coyote pupping season to prevent encounters, with local dog owners showing understanding of the measures.

A Vallejo driver died from injuries sustained in a March 3 traffic collision, the city's third traffic fatality in 2025. The cause is under investigation, with no drugs or alcohol suspected.

Vallejo PD arrested a woman for a robbery involving a knife and recovered stolen items after she tried to hide them nearby. She faces multiple charges and was detained despite giving a false name.

San Francisco police arrested habitual shoplifter Marcel Criner under new theft laws, with a range of charges reflecting his repeat offenses and the city's strategy to tackle retail crime.

A male juvenile was arrested by Oakland Police for an armed robbery and shooting on Cortereal Avenue; a victim is in critical condition. Police seized multiple firearms and seek more information.

The Sonoma Sheriff, with multiple agencies and volunteers, found 87-year-old Chris Christensen, who has dementia and Parkinson’s, alive in thick vegetation near his home.

A traffic stop in Brentwood led to a DUI and illegal firearm possession arrest of Christian Mathews, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving and the need for vigilant policing.

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is searching for Chris Christensen, an 87-year-old with dementia and Parkinson's, who wandered from his home near Graton.

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco's Japantown features cultural performances, local artisans, and a parade, occurring over two weekends in April 2025.