Bay Area beachgoers are warned of dangerous waves and rip currents, while dense fog affects visibility in some valleys, causing varied temperatures across the region.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens Friday at 2714 Pinole Valley Road in Pinole, bringing tenders, sliders and a new Spicy Bites item to the Bay Area lineup. Expect the usual heat ladder and opening‑day crowds.

Juvenile Coho salmon have returned to the Russian River's upper basin in California for the first time in 30 years, a success highlighted by Governor Newsom.

Merchants at Vietnam Town say the plaza's board misused funds and blocked parking, pushing customers away and prompting a lawsuit seeking board changes.

A Palo Alto dean was struck in a Mission hit-and-run and remains hospitalized with serious injuries; police are reviewing surveillance while community fundraising grows.

UCSF Benioff has added an Oakland‑based neonatal transport team to shorten emergency transfers for critically ill newborns across the Bay Area and Northern California.

After two hung juries Alameda County dropped the murder charge against Elijah Rucker in the killing of 4‑year‑old Romell Wright; Rucker remains jailed on a gun conviction.

Salinas' City Council unanimously approved sending officers to guard Super Bowl LX and six World Cup matches at Levi's Stadium, with officials promising local patrols won't be affected.

Bay Area activists sue the Trump administration, challenging courthouse detentions and a policy shift leading to re-arrests of immigrants. They argue these actions violate procedural norms and established policies.

Step Up Housing paid $57M for Bay Village’s 260 units in Vallejo and says it will convert a substantial share into long‑term affordable homes, backed by bond and private financing.

AB 1246 opens California to qualifying out‑of‑state craft distillers in 2026, but new permits, taxes and a one‑year pilot will shape how far that access goes.

Windsor police discovered 28 neglected dogs during probation check; resident arrested on animal cruelty charges.

The NWS has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for the Bay Area due to increased risks of dangerous waves and rip currents.