After two hung juries Alameda County dropped the murder charge against Elijah Rucker in the killing of 4‑year‑old Romell Wright; Rucker remains jailed on a gun conviction.

Salinas' City Council unanimously approved sending officers to guard Super Bowl LX and six World Cup matches at Levi's Stadium, with officials promising local patrols won't be affected.

Bay Area activists sue the Trump administration, challenging courthouse detentions and a policy shift leading to re-arrests of immigrants. They argue these actions violate procedural norms and established policies.

Step Up Housing paid $57M for Bay Village’s 260 units in Vallejo and says it will convert a substantial share into long‑term affordable homes, backed by bond and private financing.

AB 1246 opens California to qualifying out‑of‑state craft distillers in 2026, but new permits, taxes and a one‑year pilot will shape how far that access goes.

Windsor police discovered 28 neglected dogs during probation check; resident arrested on animal cruelty charges.

The NWS has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for the Bay Area due to increased risks of dangerous waves and rip currents.

Alyvia, a 53‑room boutique hotel with 12 residences, will break ground inside Healdsburg’s Mill District and is due to open by mid‑2028. Developers say it will include a restaurant, spa and pool deck.

Orinda Police arrested a 'porch pirate' after a resident's home surveillance footage led to the suspect's capture and the recovery of stolen packages.

San Francisco International Airport's Harvey Milk Terminal 1 won the Prix Versailles award, recognized for its design, cultural sensitivity, and sustainability efforts.

Federal prosecutors charged 27-year-old Chadwick Gribble after agents say a phone seized at a San Pablo home contained dozens of child sexual‑abuse files. The case was unsealed at his first federal court appearance.

A draft ordinance from Supervisor Bilal Mahmood would bar ICE from using city parks, parking lots and public plazas as staging grounds while allowing targeted arrests. The Board could vote in January 2026, setting up a likely legal clash with the federal government.

A social worker was fatally stabbed at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with suspect Wilfredo Jose Tortolero Arriechi charged with murder.