The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air Alert for December 20, asking residents to avoid burning solid fuels to improve air quality.

The Oakland City Council has approved budget cuts to address a $130 million shortfall, impacting the police, fire services, housing, and cultural programs, with potential future revenue through a proposed sales tax increase.

Four people, two adults and two children, were found dead in a Milpitas apartment, causing shock in the local community. The cause of death is under investigation.

Eli Gelardin has been appointed Director of San Francisco's Mayor's Office on Disability, effective from January 6, 2025, by Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu.

Vacaville has appointed Chris Polen as its new Chief of Police, effective January 1, 2025, recognizing his extensive law enforcement experience and leadership skills.

The article discusses weather warnings by NWS San Francisco for potential weather hazards in the Bay Area, including sneaker waves, dense fog, heavy rain, and strong winds.

San Francisco will revitalize Union Square with 200 planned events to boost retail and hospitality, as part of Mayor Breed's HEART Action Plan with support from BRV starting in 2025.

Mayor Sheng Thao is stepping down after a recall, following challenges including ex-OPD chief's dismissal and an ethics probe. She organized a toy drive before leaving and may continue in politics post-recall.

Jose A. Reyes Neri was arrested in Half Moon Bay for burglary, drug possession, and having stolen property, with items linked to a local business's burglary.

San José Police captured four suspects in a homicide case after a shooting on Townsend Avenue. Detectives continue to investigate the motives behind the incident.

OPD is seeking information on Tony Miller's fatal shooting during a picnic at DeFremery Park. The incident has shocked the community; Mayor Thao condemns the violence.

Deputies in Santa Rosa arrested two probationers, Gilberto Torres Oliveros and Lou Medina, for drug possession and illegal ammunition during a patrol stop.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office is seeking information for Luis Moreno-Zuniga, a missing at-risk person due to mental health concerns after he vanished from Villa Fairmont Hospital.