Kirk Richardson, an inmate at Martinez Detention Facility, died after self-inflicting head injuries and unsuccessful resuscitation attempts. Previously arrested for murder, his death is under investigation.

SFMTA will temporarily close the 111‑year‑old Potrero bus yard on Feb. 14 for a multi‑year rebuild; routes will run from other yards and some frequencies will change.

A 45‑year‑old El Cerrito man charged with racially charged death threats to Mayor Barbara Lee is also accused of vowing to “skin” a federal judge, court filings show.

Caltrans' study of a 70-year ban on heavy trucks on I-580 has reignited a rift in Oakland. Neighbors warn pollution and safety risks would shift if big rigs return to the route.

Teni East is moving to 3770 Piedmont Ave in March, expanding its kitchen, adding a patio and launching a bar program.

Sonoma County issues advisory against wild mushroom consumption after a resident dies and poisonings surge, including cases requiring liver transplants.

Antioch Police named Ryan Hardy as the suspect in the shooting of an 11-year-old girl, who is now stable. Public is warned not to confront Hardy, considered armed and dangerous.

CardVault by Tom Brady will take over the former EA Cafe at 735 Third St., a block from Oracle Park. The company confirmed the site but hasn’t announced an opening date.

An Oakland woman was left critically injured in a hit-and-run; her family is pressing for answers as police and neighbors search for video and witnesses.

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.