Shashane Chambers, serving life for a 1994 second-degree murder, has been granted parole by the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, set for release on January 5, 2026.

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ nightclub Oasis is saved from closing by a substantial donation from philanthropists Mary and Mark Stevens, allowing it to purchase its building and plan for a vibrant future.

San Francisco's Richmond District residents are disturbed by loud PG&E generators after a power outage, with noise levels reaching 100 decibels and no clear end-date communicated for their operation.

The Caldecott Tunnel has reopened following storm damage to transformers, with traffic diverted until repairs were made. Temporary generators restored operation.

Surveillance footage from Peter’s Bakery shows a man wrecking equipment and tackling a customer; the bakery says about $2,000 in damage was done and the suspect remains at large.

The San Francisco International Wine Competition disqualified Russian wines due to U.S. sanctions, reflecting the larger context of global solidarity amid Russia-Ukraine tensions.

A Brentwood traffic stop on Christmas Eve turned deadly when officers say a driver grabbed a rifle; the Contra Costa DA has opened a parallel investigation.

Fire crews pulled a resident and their dog from a second‑floor apartment near San Jose’s Japantown on Christmas morning; the person was hospitalized and the pet was taken to city animal services.

A surfer at Dillon Beach in Marin County had a non-injurious encounter with a shark which bumped his board. Local authorities and the CDFW are investigating and have warned the public of increased shark activity.

A storm caused electrical issues, closing two Caldecott Tunnel bores and disrupting traffic; Caltrans is working on repairs without a set reopening time.

A key union has backed the controversial Marina Safeway tower project which grants the developers a state fast-track to break ground. This flies in the face of Mayor Lurie who uncharacteristically opposed the move to create both luxury and affordable housing.

Pleasanton Police arrested a man for storage unit burglaries after finding stolen items at his residence. They advise using strong locks on units and reporting suspicious activity.

A San Mateo clinician now rides to 911 calls in a Prius as part of a co‑responder program researchers found reduced involuntary holds and repeat crisis calls.