Some downtown bar owners are fighting the exact thing that could save their businesses: more reasons for people to actually show up. While they worry about splitting a shrinking pie, the city's entertainment zones are proving the pie was never the problem.

Michelin's first hotel rankings awarded three keys to select California hotels for extraordinary stays, excluding San Francisco's luxurious hotels, but some city hotels did receive one or two keys for exceptional service and character.

San Francisco Police Department sees a surge in officer recruits due to an aggressive hiring initiative, with a significant uptick in applications and improvements in hiring efficiency and academy graduation rates.

San José Police arrested Michael Alvarez for attempted murder after a standoff. He is accused of a September shooting and was found with an illegal firearm and narcotics.

Arrest of Clyde Darn for narcotics trafficking in San Francisco announced, with charges including firearm possession. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Connect Bay Area Act into law to let voters decide in 2026 on a sales tax to support Bay Area transit agencies facing budget shortfalls.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggest deploying National Guard troops in San Francisco to address crime, meeting opposition from city officials and public concern over militarized law enforcement.

While the wait-list filled at Moku Yakitori-Ya all summer, something secret was happening through the unmarked door next door. Since August, the beloved Inner Richmond izakaya has been running a hidden sake speakeasy—no signage, no social media, just hushed recommendations among those who've discovered the city's most authentic Tokyo-style sake bar.

A San Francisco jury convicted 63-year-old Armando Salvador of multiple arsons after he set several vehicles on fire in February 2024. Officials credited the conviction to teamwork between law enforcement, firefighters, and community partners.

Two individuals were arrested by Berkeley PD for a series of home invasions targeting women, with no physical injuries reported. The suspects face charges including home invasion robbery and assault.

San Mateo County allocates over $41 million from Measure K revenue to fund nine projects, adding 636 affordable homes across eight communities, a significant stride in addressing the local housing affordability crisis.

The CHP Dublin Area is seeking witnesses to an October 9 incident where a pedestrian was killed on I-580 near Pleasanton after being hit by a vehicle.

Motorcyclist dies in US-101 accident near Rohnert Park after a collision with a Ford Fusion; wet road conditions may have contributed. The CHP is investigating and seeking public assistance.