Caltrain won the 2025 Commuter Rail Safety Gold Award for their safety initiatives and new technologies, including AI at rail crossings and solar-powered lane markers.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office arrested Karen Mackey, a suspected serial liquor thief with 71 stolen tequila bottles, connecting her to multiple thefts.

Two pedestrians were severely injured after being hit by an SUV in Petaluma while crossing the street legally. The SUV driver is cooperative, and no substance influence is detected.

A Filipino bakery has quietly invaded North Beach's Italian food stronghold, and their secret weapon is a sweet roll that's been building a cult following across the Bay Area. Elena's Bread opened in April bringing beloved Señorita bread to San Francisco proper.

Indie band Deerhoof quits Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek's investment in AI defense tech firm Helsing, prioritizing their ethical stance despite potential financial impacts.

San José Police Department arrested Devon Sim after uncovering a large-scale drug operation in the Bay Area, seizing around 72 pounds of cocaine and other drugs.

American Canyon police arrested Andrew Ollivier and a juvenile for vehicle theft after finding burglary tools and a stolen Lexus with a disguised VIN during a traffic stop.

The Port of Oakland is planning to rename its airport to "Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport" to enhance its regional identity and stimulate economic growth.

City Attorney David Chiu and Supervisor Matt Dorsey urge Blue Shield to keep UCSF in-network to prevent healthcare disruption for many San Francisco residents.

A Honduran national, Henry Alvarado, is sentenced to five years in US federal prison for fentanyl trafficking in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood.

Alameda Police seized over 1,500 illegal fireworks from a storage unit following an anonymous tip, marking the largest bust of its kind in Alameda County this year.

Meta successfully defended against a copyright infringement lawsuit, as a judge ruled authors didn't prove Meta's AI training undercut their book market.

UCSF Health plans to lay off around 200 employees due to financial challenges, affecting various roles, with 60-day notices and severance plans provided.