Books Inc., a long-standing Bay Area bookstore chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed its Berkeley location to reorganize for a sustainable future, and has asked for community support.

Bloomingdale's is closing its San Francisco flagship store, reflecting Macy's retail cutbacks. While the city's mayor remains optimistic about the future, the closure adds to the Westfield San Francisco Centre mall's challenges.

Firefighters in Emerald Lake Hills rescued two people and an animal from a house fire, with the victims suffering minor injuries and transported to the hospital.

A Tesla crashed into The Mellow SF plant store in San Francisco's Mission District, causing no injuries but leading to an early closure. The autopilot malfunctioned, the driver lost control, and the vehicle belonged to the property manager.

Mayor Daniel Lurie participated in a San Francisco emergency preparedness drill, showcasing the city's firefighting capabilities and disaster readiness with the EFWS system.

A pedestrian was fatally injured in a vehicle collision in Sunnyvale on January 18, 2025. The accident is under investigation, and witnesses are urged to contact Investigator D. Larks.

San Jose emergency services swiftly extinguished fires and arrested a suspect for arson near Capitol Avenue and Marbury Road.

Jonathon Hartigan, 39, is missing in the Pleasant Hill area, with his last confirmed sighting on January 10th. Authorities seek public help to locate him.

The Newark Police Department is seeking help to find Gianno Miller, a missing 25-year-old man with mental health issues, last seen in Fremont on January 17, 2025.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's Rehabilitation Center received a 3-year CARF accreditation, underscoring its commitment to high-quality patient care and specialized rehab programs.

San Francisco City Attorney secures a legal victory against GigSmart, requiring the company to reclassify gig workers as employees, ensuring worker rights and a $703,000 payout.

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and partner Andre Jones are indicted amid an FBI public corruption probe related to City Hall and the Duong family's influence.

Mountain View police arrested Jessica Castro for multiple burglaries after serving a search warrant in Santa Clara, marking a success in local crime suppression efforts.