Startup Lunatrain is launching private charter train services on Amtrak routes, with luxury experiences from the Bay Area to Southern California and Denver. Prices range from $10,000 to $18,500.

Cobb Wines opened its first tasting room in Healdsburg as it celebrates its 25th year, aiming to support sales and offer an accessible location to customers.

The state ordered the Valley Rock Foundation to dissolve and direct about $10 million in grants to Westmont College, local churches and a Yountville community hub.

Strong winds and winter weather on Christmas Day caused flight delays at San Francisco International Airport, with arrivals initially capped at 25 per hour and later 28. Nearly 200 flights were delayed, affecting travelers' festive plans.

Two men crabbing were rescued by firefighters after their boat was stranded on a jetty at Pillar Point Harbor during high winds, with CAL FIRE reminding of water hazards.

Waymo's autonomous vehicles were stuck during a San Francisco blackout, causing traffic issues. The company is updating its software for better response to power failures and has trained responders for such incidents.

A fire at a Richmond Public Storage caused a collapse and was tough to extinguish due to collapsed material and wind. The cause is under investigation; a firefighter was injured, and residents lost belongings.

U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts halted the policy of ICE arresting immigrants at courthouses, affecting Northern and Central California and extending to Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan.

A man died from a gunshot wound on Christmas Eve in Fairfield after being dropped off at NorthBay Hospital; police are investigating without suspect details.

The NWS has extended a Flood Watch in San Francisco due to heavy rains and winds, warning of potential floods, wind damage, and advising extreme caution.

Serenity at Larkspur, a 342‑unit complex, sold after default on municipal bonds. City reports warn taxpayers lost roughly $3M a year while the project underperformed.

Berkeley police arrested a man for possession of a "ghost gun" and driving on a suspended license during a traffic stop.

Martinez Refining Company was fined $20,000 by the Bay Area Air District for not properly monitoring air pollutants and is now required to enhance transparency and public access to air quality data.