Alvin Ailey lands at UC Berkeley April 7–12 with seven Bay Area premieres, a Jamison revival and repertory favorites.

New Zealand’s Xero has shifted its U.S. headquarters back to the Bay Area, opening a San Mateo office after years headquartered in Denver.

San Francisco police say four people were arrested April 1 in a robbery and four vehicle break‑ins; the department announced the roundup on X.

An elevator in a century‑old Russian Hill apartment dropped three stories on Monday, sending a rider to the hospital. Fire crews freed the trapped person and city inspectors were notified.

Thousands packed Mission Dolores Park on Easter as the Sisters staged their irreverent celebration and crowned a solar-crowned "Renewable Jesus" amid politics and pageantry.

A San Jose man was arrested after deputies used a drone to find him following a fatal head‑on collision on Highway 1 near Moss Landing. The crash left one person dead and multiple people injured.

The sheriff's annual report shows 603 uses of force in 2025 — a small decline from 2024 — but jails still see heavy chemical-agent use and racial disparities.

Bolinas’ utility shut off running water Saturday after crews found a “substantial” leak. Officials urged residents to store water while repairs proceed.

An 18-year-old was shot early Saturday near 17th and Broadway in Oakland and is in stable condition. Police say the suspected shooter fled and a man was arrested after allegedly punching an officer.

A fifth-floor fire on the 40 block of McAllister Street drew a San Francisco Fire Department response; early posts say the call came via the Citizen app.

After three decades on Balboa Street, Eat Americana will close on April 12; owner Tony Lai cites health reasons and neighbors say it's like losing a family member.

A modeling study finds elderly passenger clustering can push A320 evacuation times past the FAA's 90‑second standard and suggests seating and briefing changes.

An undercover Atherton sting halted an alleged attempt to meet a 14‑year‑old; two San Mateo men now face felony charges and remain in custody.