The MTC voted to advance a green transport measure for the November 2026 Bay Area ballot, aiming for an eco-friendly and accessible network, with Scott Wiener initiating related legislation.

State Senator Scott Wiener introduces bills targeting road fatalities in California by mandating speed governors in new cars and infrastructure improvements.

Hercules Police arrested an intoxicated driver with a "ghost gun" during a traffic stop on I-80. The driver failed sobriety tests and had a loaded, unserialized pistol.

Hayward Police responded to a shooting, marking the city's first homicide of the year with one man dead. A suspect is detained, with the investigation ongoing.

Oakland launches an Immigrant Micro Business Support Program with a $275,000 state grant to provide immigrant entrepreneurs with workshops, financial coaching, and low-cost financing.

The San Francisco Police Department announces a DUI checkpoint on January 26 from 7 PM to 3 AM to deter impaired driving. The exact location is undisclosed.

One man was killed and another critically injured in a late-night shooting on Bryan Avenue, Antioch, prompting a police investigation.

Two individuals were convicted of torturing and murdering George Randall-Saldivar in San Francisco, with one facing life without parole and the other 25 years to life.

A grand jury charged Chunli Zhao with seven counts of first-degree murder for the Half Moon Bay shooting; his arraignment is set for one year after the incident.

The Conservation Fund acquires 3,654-acre Richmond Ranch in California for $16 million to preserve wildlife habitats and provide public recreational space.

Mayor Breed secures an extension on the closure of Safeway's Webster St. store in SF's Fillmore district, ensuring the store remains open until early next year for local seniors and families.

A San Francisco man, Haoli Weng, has been arrested for an armed robbery using a semi-automatic pistol, with the DA seeking accountability. He pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail pending a preliminary hearing.

San Ramon Police arrested two individuals outside an Ulta Beauty store, recovering stolen merchandise and a stolen vehicle, demonstrating effective work by their Organized Retail Theft Suppression Team.