Opening statements began Monday in the long-delayed trial over 'Grandpa Vicha's' 2021 killing. The case remains a focal point for the city's Asian American community.

BART experienced major delays due to a power issue, with disrupted services on multiple lines affecting Bay Area commuters. Crews addressed the problem, service was gradually restored, and BART advised patience during recovery.

An early-morning shooting in Willow Glen left one man dead and three others hospitalized; police closed Lincoln Avenue while detectives processed the scene. Investigators say the victims self-transported to local hospitals.

While Japanese authorities rushed to evacuate coastal communities facing 10-foot tsunami waves late Monday, officials quickly confirmed the Bay Area and Hawaii would be spared from any Pacific-wide impact. The powerful quake injured several at a Hachinohe hotel and prompted immediate nuclear facility safety checks across northern Japan.

The WCCUSD labor dispute sees some progress after a lengthy negotiation session, with teachers signaling optimism but a final agreement still pending ratification.

Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant will leave Oxbow Public Market on Dec. 31, 2025. Owner Peter Granoff says he’ll refocus on the Ferry Building and a new cheese concept next spring.

Mac’s Old House has been bought by local investors and is expected to reopen in June 2026 after a major renovation that will keep the original menu and ambiance.

Alameda County charged a man after a 14-year-old Berkeley High student was stabbed in the face with a pen near MLK Jr. Way; the suspect is in custody at Santa Rita Jail.

San Francisco cut the ribbon on the Sophie Maxwell Building, a 105‑unit workforce housing project at the Potrero Power Station. Officials say its financing could be a model for middle‑income housing.

A Stanford lab just cracked the problem that's been keeping quantum computers locked in energy-guzzling deep freezers. The room-temperature device could slash the enormous cooling costs that have made quantum computing impractical for all but the biggest tech players.

Hayward Police solved a July homicide case, revealing Susana Vallejos died from head trauma and strangulation rather than a drug overdose as initially claimed by Michael Flunoy, who has been arrested along with David Lynn for accessory charges.

Gilroy Police seek public assistance in identifying suspects in a November 22, 2025, burglary at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant.

The Bay Area is facing minor coastal flooding and a cold snap, with advisories from the NWS for flood and chilly temperatures that pose risks, especially for the unhoused. Weather is expected to be dry with no significant rain forecasted.