The East Bay Regional Park District acquired 190 acres for Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, to enhance green spaces in Concord without cost, as part of a 2019 environmental mitigation agreement.

A former Harlem Globetrotter and Petaluma coach says his truck was defaced with swastikas and slurs; police reviewed the report but detectives say evidence is limited.

San Francisco Fire Department now uses non-PFAS turnout gear, funded by FEMA and its budget. The move, supported by local stakeholders, aims to reduce health risks and aligns with the city's eco-friendly policies.

Grammy‑nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes was found stabbed at his Santa Monica home; police arrested and charged his son and the investigation is ongoing.

A Vallejo man was arrested after a crackdown on vehicle crime, where six vehicles with altered IDs were seized, including a stolen 1966 Mustang and 1969 Camaro SS. The suspect attempted to destroy evidence and faces multiple charges.

A traffic stop at the Safeway fuel island in American Canyon led to arrests and the recovery of stolen mail, credit cards and blank‑check templates, police say.

San Jose Police arrested a male suspect for possession of stolen property, cash, and narcotics, which was announced on their Facebook page. The arrest followed recovery of stolen goods from a neighboring city.

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.