SFUSD's revolutionary grading plan would have let students earn C's with 41% scores, skip homework entirely, & get a 50% minimum for any "reasonably attempted" work. It died faster than the average tech startup when parents found out.

Benicia High School was temporarily locked down due to a false threat, with the situation addressed by police and school officials; no threat was found, and students were safe.

Anthony Aflague was arrested by the Sonoma Sheriff's Narcotics Unit for possessing and manufacturing illegal firearms, narcotics, and related charges.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office marks the 30th anniversary of Jenny Lin's unsolved murder, urging the public to help solve the case with a $200,000 reward.

Japan Video, a cultural staple in San Francisco's Japantown for over 38 years, is closing down in May. The store was known for its Japanese and Korean video collection and anime merchandise.

Sylvester James Jr.'s former San Francisco townhome is on sale for $1.698 million, boasting historic ties to the "Queen of Disco" and upgraded features.

Firefighters are working to contain the Cherry Fire in Solano County, covering 49 acres with no structural threats yet; the cause is under investigation.

Two families were displaced after a fire, involving a propane tank explosion, occurred in Suisun City, damaging two homes. Fire departments responded promptly, and the cause is under investigation.

Santa Clara County Sheriff's recruits host a bone marrow donor drive for children like 4-year-old Kenji Lam, with the potential to save lives through a simple cheek swab.

Suisun City Police arrested two intoxicated men, one with a visible firearm and two concealed handguns, the other with a concealed weapon and fake ID, after a suspected attempted vehicle burglary.

The Bay Area is expecting a calm weather pattern with warm temperatures by next weekend, as per the National Weather Service. Winds and marine conditions will be challenging for mariners through Memorial Day.

A strong-armed robbery occurred in Palo Alto, where a woman was assaulted and her valuables taken while walking with her toddler; the suspect remains at large.

San Francisco's weather will remain breezy with a slight cool down before warming up again by month's end. The NWS advises caution against potential wildfires due to gusty winds.