The Medical Board disciplined San Jose cardiologist Mohammed H. Ahmed after finding he inappropriately touched a patient; the order includes a 60‑day suspension, chaperone rules and extended probation. Ahmed denies the allegations and has appealed.

City Attorney David Chiu plans to sue major food makers, saying ultra‑processed products have driven costly diseases and strained local health budgets.

San Francisco's controller labeled Mission youth nonprofit HOMEY "tier 3" for undisclosed debts and unclear financial reporting, putting city contracts at risk.

San Francisco's Transitional Kindergarten program faces challenges due to teacher shortages, impacting the education of 4-year-olds and causing frustration among parents at the lack of consistent instructors.

SingleThread shares the No.1 spot on LaListe’s 2026 Top 1,000, bringing international recognition to Healdsburg’s tasting‑menu scene.

A Bay Area‑led petition launches a third attempt to undo Prop. 19's inheritance reassessments, arguing heirs are being hit with steep tax increases in high‑cost counties.

Authorities arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Rohnert Park, where a pedestrian was killed at Snyder Lane and Capri Way.

Alameda launches the 12 Days of Alameda campaign to support local businesses during the holiday season, with themed shopping days, giveaways, and community engagement.

A shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose on Black Friday injured three people, causing an evacuation and police search. The incident, stemming from a personal dispute, was not an active shooter situation.

Rohnert Park authorities seek the public's help to find a black Chevy Silverado involved in a fatal hit-and-run, using social media to share details and urge community vigilance.

San Jose's new Holiday Lights at Discovery Meadow features festive displays and multiple themed zones, supporting local charities, running nightly until January 4.

San Mateo Police made an arrest on an outstanding warrant during a routine downtown patrol, emphasizing community partnership in maintaining public safety.

Vallejo Police arrested a man with a firearm who tried evading cops after almost hitting a vehicle with his Prius. The chase ended at his home. He's a convicted felon with an expired license.