Maria “Mama Cuca” Marquez has returned to San Jose with her mesquite-charcoal Sonoran tacos, bringing the Taco Yaqui and other standouts back to the street. Expect limited runs and early sellouts.

San Bruno police are pressing for pay raises as contract talks stall before a Dec. 31 deadline. City leaders say budgets are tight and warn large increases could force cuts.

A Flood Watch has been issued for the North Bay, San Francisco, with heavy rain forecasted, posing flood and wind-related risks for the region including potential power outages and hazardous marine conditions.

A U.S. court halted HUD's new homeless program funding restrictions, providing relief to service providers and local governments amidst winter hardships.

Mill Valley will pay property owners up to $14,000 to rent vacant or underused units to local workers in a one‑year pilot. The program sets rent and income caps and is administered by Placemate.

Bay Area Jewish leaders demanded Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez resign after he reposted conspiracy-laced content about the Bondi Beach massacre. Martinez apologized and deleted the posts.

A Civic Lens poll of 400 likely voters puts Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop early California governor polling, but strategists say a large undecided vote keeps the race fluid.

An early-morning shooting on the 3800 block of Telegraph Avenue left one person hospitalized in stable condition. Oakland police are asking witnesses to share video and tips.

The Planning Commission approved Empire Records’ plan to remake One Montgomery into its global HQ after the label agreed to boost public concerts and drop an opt‑out fee. The vote closed a heated debate over a rooftop POPOS and downtown revival strategy.

A speeding car went the wrong way near Bernal and Nevada; Pleasanton police say the driver was arrested for suspected DUI and injuries were minor.

A retired Sonoma County deputy alleges years of racial discrimination and repeated pass‑overs for promotions in an 83‑page lawsuit filed in county court.

Roommate arrested as suspect in San Jose hit-and-run that killed Loren Badillo after initially seeking public help.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie reflects on his first year in office, noting crime reduction and the implementation of technology in law enforcement, but faces criticism for his methods in addressing homelessness and economic challenges.