Oakland police say they’ve cut ties with a defunct local Crime Stoppers group and will no longer offer cash rewards — leaving at least one tipster unpaid and families worried. The move raises questions about oversight and whether the city will replace the program.

Japantown in San Francisco is celebrating Godzilla with Godzilla's Seven Decades event, featuring art, films, and a walking tour of the monster's history.

Woodlands Market will anchor a five‑story redevelopment at the former Draeger's site in downtown San Mateo, bringing a large grocery, office space and 10 low‑income units to the block.

Pamela Price is planning to run for Alameda County district attorney in 2026, aiming to win back the position from which she was recalled. She continues to advocate for progressive reforms despite criticism on her policies.

Two people were injured in a rollover crash on South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, with non-life-threatening injuries. Firefighters and paramedics responded, and traffic was not majorly affected.

Crescent Heights has begun lining up teams for a 67‑story tower at South Van Ness and Market, with permits filed and a potential 2027 start.

A San Jose kitten cafe was burglarized over the weekend, leaving volunteers heartbroken as they tally repairs and ask for community support.

A new 12-foot pedestrian-and-bike bridge now spans U.S. 101 at University Avenue, reconnecting East Palo Alto's west and east sides with safer ramps, lights and landscaping.

A student was shot in the leg at Burton High School in San Francisco; officials say the victim is stable and a suspect is detained. Investigators are reviewing footage.

Blackstone Inc. acquired the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco for approximately $130 million, signaling confidence in the city's recovery and hospitality sector.

Shake Shack is closing its location at San Francisco Centre on Dec. 18 after the building's sale and a new owner's requirement for tenants to vacate, adding to the mall's decline in occupancy.

Former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for civil rights conspiracy, distributing steroids, and obstruction of justice.

A 17-year-old faces attempted murder and other charges for a shooting at Valley Fair Mall on Black Friday, which injured three. The DA seeks to try the juvenile as an adult.