La Cigale replaced the tip line with a $140 all‑inclusive prix‑fixe and says staff now earn about $40 an hour with paid vacation.

Hai Van Le has been charged with murder and DUI in a fatal hit and run in San Francisco, entering a not guilty plea. Despite DA's concerns, Le was assigned home detention with conditions. The case is ongoing and tips are sought by authorities.

Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center warns federal policy changes could raise costs for families and threaten services for local seniors.

Livermore Police arrested two juveniles linked to a spate of vehicle thefts, aided by regional law enforcement collaboration.

Intel signed a nonbinding term sheet to acquire Palo Alto’s SambaNova, a move that could accelerate Intel’s AI push and reshape the Bay Area chip scene. The agreement is preliminary and will face due diligence and regulatory review.

A 31-year-old man was shot while sitting in a parked car on Eastlawn Street in East Oakland. Police say the shooter fled in a pickup and are asking for tips.

Nurses at MarinHealth plan a Dec. 12 informational picket, saying understaffing and proposed benefit changes threaten patient care as contract talks continue.

UC Berkeley suspended lecturer Peyrin Kao for a semester without pay for classroom remarks perceived as pro-Palestinian political advocacy, which Kao and supporters, including CAIR-SFBA and UC-AFT, dispute citing academic freedom.

AIM and Marin County finalized a 40-year lease to place the Marin Farmers Market on the Civic Center’s 3.7‑acre Christmas‑tree lot, with construction set to start in 2026 and a mid‑2027 opening planned.

Alameda Health System says federal Medicaid changes could cost roughly $100M in 2027 and force the public hospital system to consider hundreds of layoffs across Highland and other East Bay sites.

A CHP helicopter tracked a car wanted in a robbery across Oakland; officers used a spike strip and the driver surrendered at a gas station.

San Mateo Police arrested David Frankhauser for second-degree robbery after a daylight dognapping incident, where a poodle was taken and later safely returned to its owner. The department urges community vigilance and responsible pet ownership.

Alice Waters' Bar Panisse opens Dec. 11 in Berkeley with cocktails and seasonal small plates.