A pedestrian was fatally hit by a SMART train in Petaluma, prompting a police and fire department response. The police are investigating why the individual was on the tracks.

Rockridge in Oakland faces a series of vandalism where an unidentified person throws rocks at homes and cars, causing damage and concern among residents.

Two men arrested in East Bay for posting videos of reckless driving on social media; vehicles and an illegal firearm seized. A third accomplice is pending charges.

Two suspects committed a violent home invasion in Vacaville, resulting in a gunshot victim. One perpetrator, Dandre Wilson, is arrested, while another remains at large. Police assure no broader public threat.

Eight months after their last male gorilla died under anesthesia, the San Francisco Zoo is introducing Cecil—a Kentucky bachelor turned unlikely savior. The laid-back silverback arrives as the embattled zoo grapples with leadership chaos, frozen city funding, and a damning safety audit that called the 95-year-old facility "unsafe for animals and visitors."

Downtown is booming again thanks to Dreamforce — but the city’s biggest tech event comes with a storm of politics, backlash, and billionaire drama.

Trump claims officials want federal intervention in San Francisco's crime issues, contradicting local leaders who highlight declining crime rates and law enforcement progress.

Gabriel Sequeira Garcia was convicted by a San Francisco jury for drug trafficking and possession in jail, with sentencing pending. The District Attorney highlighted the case's role in community safety.

California Forever has submitted a plan to expand Suisun City to accommodate 400,000 people, including a massive manufacturing park and entertainment district. The project requires approval from the Suisun City Council and the Solano LAFCO.

The Port of Oakland saw reduced cargo volumes in September 2025 due to shifting trade patterns, despite maintaining operational efficiency and resilience.

Former Officer Brandon Nail was acquitted of use-of-force charges and will be reinstated with back pay after arbitration, despite prior termination. San Rafael has since formed PAAC and the SAFE team to improve public trust and accountability.

The San Francisco Main Library features a new mural celebrating Indigenous knowledge and history, in collaboration with artist Belen Islas and the Association of the Ramaytush Ohlone.

Dua Lipa performed with Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong in San Francisco, covering "Wake Me Up When September Ends" at her tour stop at the Chase Center.