The city that wrote the playbook on progressive politics just tore it up. In a single night, San Francisco voters flipped the script on decades of left-wing dominance, backing measures that expand police powers and seize welfare benefits from drug users—moves that have the Chronicle declaring the progressive era officially over.

AC Transit will stop rerouting its buses at night through downtown Oakland, resuming normal routes on March 8 after weekend detours since August 2022, and promises better police enforcement to keep bus lanes clear.

San Francisco's City Attorney, David Chiu, highlights efforts during National Consumer Protection Week to combat fraud, including a web portal and hotline for consumer complaints.

A convicted felon, Carlos Elizaldeortiz, was arrested in Brentwood after evading police, with officers recovering fentanyl, ammunition, and a firearm.

Santa Rosa Police found a woman and her son dead in their apartment; the incident is under investigation with no ongoing threat to the public. Autopsies are pending.

The Bay Area is set for sunshine today after morning clouds, with mild temperatures and a dry Thursday. However, the weekend could bring unsettled weather, with a chance of rain and strong coastal winds.

A vigil in San José ended in a shooting, leaving one male dead and two females injured. Suspect Juan Carlos Perez was arrested for homicide. Police seek witnesses with potential rewards for information.

A juvenile was arrested in connection with the January 6th homicide of Maged Alazzani in Oakland, following the collaboration of the OPD's various units.

Paul Garcia, a Santa Cruz County man, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine after pleading guilty to federal charges.

The Alameda Police Dept. reported the bust of a large retail theft ring at Old Navy, recovering $75,000 worth of goods and collaborating with multiple partners. The investigation is ongoing.

Caltrans is closing southbound I-680 in Pleasanton for construction from March 15-18, 2024, which will expedite road refurbishment by a year. Alternative routes are provided.

Hella Bagels opens a permanent location in Albany, offering artisanal, New York-inspired bagels with unique toppings and a view of the bagel-making process.

Berkeley Police issued a safety alert after an attempted kidnapping of a Ruth Acty Elementary student by a suspect in a white vehicle. The student escaped, and the community is urged to be vigilant and report suspicious activity.