Caltrans announces nighttime lane closures on Southbound US-101 in Marin County for the Marin Sonoma Narrows B7 project, advising drivers to use alternate routes.

A solo bicyclist died after a traffic collision in Vallejo, marking the VPD's first such incident in 2026. The man lost control of his bike, with no other vehicles involved. Authorities are investigating the cause.

A brush fire at East Beach near Crissy Field began on Friday and burned across federally managed parkland; officials have not confirmed cause or containment.

San José Fire Department tackled a major fire at a Buddhist temple, with no injuries reported, despite traffic disruptions and a partial roof collapse.

Building permits are in for Mary Avenue Villas, a 40-unit, 100%-affordable Cupertino project that would reserve nearly half its homes for residents with developmental disabilities. The filings mark a milestone but funding and council approvals still lie ahead.

Milpitas launched round two of its workforce rental assistance program, offering 24 months of aid for very‑low‑income households. Funds will be routed to landlords and slots are limited.

Neighbors in East Oakland are 'adopting' street corners where day laborers gather, watching for ICE and alerting advocates to possible enforcement. Volunteers say presence and documentation make workers feel safer.

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria Jones, was found dead at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco on New Year's Day. Cause of death is not yet released.

San Francisco's 38th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling program encourages residents to compost holiday trees from Jan 2-16, 2026, reducing landfill waste and fire risks.

The NWS San Francisco has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory and cautions against potential flooding, dangerous beach conditions, and a chance of thunderstorms. A respite in wet weather is expected with cooler temperatures to follow.

Palo Alto Networks is reportedly negotiating a roughly $400M purchase of Israeli startup Koi, which builds a supply‑chain gateway for endpoints. Talks are said to include a preliminary MOU.

New reporting challenges the online conspiracy around Suchir Balaji’s death, pointing to official autopsy findings and surveillance footage.

Saks Global sells land beneath Neiman Marcus San Francisco store amidst financial struggles and bankruptcy rumors, continuing to lease the space for operations.