San Francisco's historic Cliff House will keep its name under the new management of the Western Neighborhoods Project, with plans for diverse dining options and a focus on local history preservation.

A local man, Manuel Arrenguin, 38, was arrested for vehicle burglary and cocaine possession in Petaluma after a security company spotted him. Collaboration with the community helped his capture.

Petaluma police arrested Sean Foster for indecent exposure, drug influence, and violating supervision terms after his lewd act at a local shopping center.

A major drug and firearm bust in East Oakland by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office resulted in the arrest of William Mustain and the seizure of narcotics, weapons, and cash.

A massive Bayview logistics plan cleared a committee while supervisors advanced new rules to protect longtime storefronts, exposing a split at City Hall. The moves set up a full‑board clash over development and small businesses.

Napa’s planning panel approved Silverado Resort’s new 11,358‑sq‑ft pavilion despite objections about oak tree removals and calls for a fuller CEQA review.

The death of 72-year-old Yolanda Ramirez following police interaction in Brentwood is under investigation, with allegations of police misconduct and negligence. An independent inquiry and a potential lawsuit are underway.

Fremont Police Department reported the arrest of Christopher Britton, a Fairfield resident, for a series of school burglaries in the Bay Area, after a multi-county investigation.

A car crash involving a Tesla in Santa Rosa caused a major power outage and the driver, Anthony Turnbull, was arrested for DUI after fleeing the scene.

A Muni-involved collision at Market and Sansome delayed the F Market line Wednesday; outbound cars switched back at the Ferry Building and riders were urged to use the Market Street subway.

Brendan “Bella” Thompson, 26, faces federal charges after allegedly driving a U-Haul at Coast Guard officers in Oakland during immigration protests, resulting in a shooting and injury.

Alberto Salgado-Gonzalez, 78, from Santa Rosa, was sentenced to three years for his latest DUI, marking his ninth conviction. The Sonoma County DA's office seeks to address such repeat offenses firmly.

Security footage from the Oakland Museum heist reveals two suspects meandering through the storage facility like confused shoppers rather than sophisticated art thieves. Authorities' release of the video three weeks after the October 15 theft offers the public its first look at the duo who made off with over 1,000 artifacts—and experts say their amateur mistakes might be their undoing.