The Miami chef behind the Transamerica Pyramid's restaurant revival opens his most ambitious concept later this month as the building surpasses 80% occupancy. Ama's $90 veal chops and phone-free lounge cap a billion-dollar renovation that seems to be proving this type of luxury development can still thrive in Downtown San Francisco.

A 55-year-old man was arrested in Berkeley for multiple burglaries, including a recent one at Three One Four Pizzeria, with evidence found at his home linking him to the crimes.

Hakeem Jones is charged with felony offenses for a car-to-car freeway shooting on I-880 in Oakland, including assault with a firearm and shooting at an occupied vehicle.

San Francisco's most obsessed-over takeout sushi is abandoning Japantown for the Financial District's lunch rush. The move says everything about which neighborhoods are actually recovering.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's Level I Trauma Center saw a record 5,196 cases in 2024, the most in California, due to the closure of another local trauma center.

The CHP issued a Silver Alert for 74-year-old William Guazzaloca, missing in Menlo Park; details shared include his appearance and vehicle info—a black BMW X3 with license FL840DP. Public assistance is sought.

An overturned fuel tanker in Scotts Valley required a major emergency response. The accident involved 8,600 gallons of fuel on Highway 17, with teams containing over 90% of the spillage.

Books Inc., a Bay Area bookstore chain, will continue operations after Barnes & Noble's acquisition, preserving its cultural legacy and modernizing its operations.

An officer-involved shooting occurred on Hwy 101 in San Francisco after a man with an edged weapon was engaged by SFPD and deputies, prompting multiple investigations.

Armed robbery attempt in Oakland leads to a high-speed crash in Hayward, resulting in hospitalization of three suspects and injuries to another individual.

Spirit Airlines will end service at Oakland and San Jose airports as part of a nationwide retrenchment. United Airlines is adding flights to fill the gap left by Spirit's departure.

Marin County authorities arrested three people for drug and firearms violations in San Rafael, seizing methamphetamine and a ghost gun after a surveillance operation led to a search warrant and raid.

The Bay Area's weather is cooling this weekend with a winter-like airmass expected, bringing heavy drizzle and lowering temperatures, as forecasted by NWS San Francisco.