San Francisco seeks a name for its new green space. Residents submitted 4,263 ideas, with diverse suggestions from tributes to satire, reflecting strong opinions and community culture.

Oakland Police seek public help to find at-risk missing teen Samya Martin, last seen on 105th Avenue. She's 14, 5'8", with brown hair and eyes, wearing a green sweater, blue jeans, and brown slides.

San Francisco has initiated its automated speed enforcement program with the first 12 speed cameras operational, imposing fines for drivers exceeding speed limits by 11 mph or more, with a two-month warning period before fines are active.

Milpitas Police report a surge in copper wire thefts causing widespread outages and urge public vigilance in reporting suspicious activity around utility poles.

A suspect was arrested for attempted murder after a stabbing in Mountain View, with the victim receiving medical aid and the assailant booked into jail.

San José Police arrested 19-year-old Yonatan Petros for an armed robbery, also confiscating an unregistered firearm.

IKEA opens a new "plan and order point with pickup" location in Colma, offering personalized planning sessions and scheduled pickups, but without the traditional in-store shopping experience.

The Alameda City Council, CLASS, and Port of Oakland approved a Settlement Agreement for the Oakland Airport project, addressing community concerns on noise, pollution, and traffic.

A high-speed chase in Oakland ended in a crash and two arrests; one suspect had a loaded firearm. The CHP used both ground and air units in the pursuit.

Inmate Elias Angel Rivera was found dead with injuries in his cell at Santa Rita Jail; the death is under investigation as a homicide.

The Port of Oakland reported an 8.5% increase in container volume for January 2025, with solid growth in loaded imports and exports, despite a decline in empty import containers.

A fatal crash in Santa Rosa involving a DUI suspect led to a CHP and District Attorney investigation. The collision resulted in one death and charges against the driver Aaron Rodriguez Hernandez for manslaughter and DUI.

Emergency crews responded to a car crashing into a building in Pleasanton, causing structural damage and minor injuries to the driver. Firefighters and a city engineer worked to secure the building.