The U.S. Department of the Interior approves a 128-acre site in Vallejo for a new Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians' casino despite opposition and controversy.

San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested three juveniles in San Carlos using Automated License Plate Reader technology.

The SF SPCA waives adoption fees for puppies to help clear space for animals displaced by Southland fires, fostering collaborative efforts with Southern California shelters.

San Jose's $3.3 million OLIVE program aims to remove RVs from certain areas for street cleaning. This initiative is part of a broader plan to address homelessness in the city.

Bay Area businesses, including Black Jet Baking Company, are fundraising for LA wildfire relief, supporting different nonprofits and initiatives through sales of specific items and events.

Two 17-year-olds were arrested following a daytime gunfight in East Palo Alto on December 27, 2024, with no injuries reported; Flock technology aided in their capture.

A child in San Francisco has made a presumptive recovery from H5N1 bird flu, posing a low public risk, with no evidence of human transmission according to SFDPH.

An unhoused man was arrested for a sexual battery incident on a SamTrans bus in South San Francisco after being identified by police and detained during an unrelated investigation.

Two suspected burglars were arrested in South San Francisco for a USPS vehicle burglary, with tech aid from FLOCK cameras leading to their capture at a local hotel.

A carjacking suspect fired a gun during a chase by Santa Rosa Police. He was eventually detained and a gun was found. The Police Chief raised concerns about the rise in illegal firearms.

Gregory's Coffee, a New York chain, is set to open in the South Bay cities of Palo Alto and Milpitas, offering unique coffee drinks without extra charges for milk alternatives.

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on Shoreline Boulevard in Mountain View and is now in critical condition. The police responded to the incident and are seeking witnesses.

The beachfront Taco Bell Cantina in Pacifica is temporarily closed for renovations, as announced by executive James Aman. The exact reopening date is unknown.