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A Vallejo man was shot during an early‑morning fight in Oakland’s Uptown; police say the suspected shooter fled and a 23‑year‑old was arrested after allegedly assaulting an officer. Investigators are asking for tips and video.
Food & Drinks in ...
What began as a Jingletown backyard pop-up now serves giant Jalisco tostadas in a sunlit Jack London dining room. The menu keeps its home-restaurant hits alongside drinks and preorders.
San José police say at least three people were shot near N Market and W Santa Clara; streets are closed and officials urged people to avoid the area.
San Francisco firefighters say crews are responding to a bay rescue at McCovey Cove near Oracle Park; details remain limited.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
BART says Measure RR will fund full replacement of aging escalators, bringing new warrantied units to downtown Market Street stations and aiming to cut frequent outages.
A bicyclist was killed Friday on rural San Antonio Road after being struck by an SUV; CHP says the driver attempted CPR and is cooperating with investigators.
An adult woman died after a vehicle struck her at N. Capitol Ave and Longford Dr; police say the driver fled and road closures are in place.
Waymo says it built a Genie 3–backed 'World Model' to generate camera and lidar simulations for rare‑event training, a move the company says will speed its robotaxi expansion.
Community & Society in ...
Community Services Agency says it will skip CDBG money rather than verify immigration status or limit referrals, a move that puts senior meals and other services at risk. Leaders will press local partners and donors to fill the gap.
Retail & Industry in ...
The city is offering $50K–$100K grants plus broker help to activate vacant storefronts in the Excelsior and nearby corridors, with applications due Feb. 13.
A 47-year-old man was arrested after a fatal early-morning stabbing on the 1900 block of Mission Street; police recovered a knife and are investigating.
A 2020 East Oakland crash that killed a passenger has led to an arrest; prosecutors say the driver was nearly twice the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Politics & Govt in ...
San Jose’s City Council on Tuesday approved five local rule changes easing restrictions on Bay 101 and Casino M8trix. Officials say the package streamlines oversight while preserving public‑safety checks.
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