The Clay Theatre in San Francisco is set to revive by 2026 after being closed for five years, with Neil Mehta leading the investment and Ted Gerike as the creative director, promising a renovated space with 200 seats and over 500 annual screenings.

AC Transit's Board approves a budget to retain 85% bus services, without immediate cuts or layoffs. Fare increases are planned for 2025/26, and a bus network realignment is set for August. Future challenges loom with expected funding shortfalls.

Oakland experienced sideshows early Sunday with cars performing stunts, causing fires and chaos. Police dispersed crowds by 4:30 a.m., and one person was critically injured. The events sparked criticism of police staffing policies.

The National Weather Service forecasts typical summer weather for San Francisco with sunny skies, breezy conditions, and temperatures near seasonal averages.

Oakland Fire Department controlled a 2-alarm fire on International Blvd with no injuries; the cause is under investigation while crews address residual hot spots.

Evacuation orders were lifted after the Linda Fire in Vacaville was 30% contained, sparing homes and structures. No damage was reported thanks to the swift response of firefighting teams.

A Richmond woman, Terri Lowtrice James, is charged with murder and firearm enhancement after Carolyn Renee Brown's death. She's also accused of being a felon with a firearm and is held on $1 million bail.

Ernie Solis is charged with the triple murder of Hailey Privett and her unborn twins in Napa. He faces life imprisonment or the death penalty and is detained without bail.

Aerial footage from the CHP shows the high-speed chase that led to Marvin Boomer's death after his assailant, Eric Hernandez-Garcia, hit a fire hydrant. Hernandez-Garcia faces multiple felony charges, while Boomer's family considers legal action.

The Oakland City Council passed a $4.2 billion budget for 2025-2027, addressing a $265 million deficit and increasing police numbers while funding public safety and economic initiatives.

A man was arrested in Campbell for brandishing a machete during a road rage incident, with police using video technology and a drone to locate and apprehend him.

A solo vehicle crash in San José resulted in one fatality and one non-critical injury; the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie introduces a plan to address vehicular homelessness and reclaim public spaces, involving parking restrictions and housing solutions.