An armed robber in a Santa hat stole tips from a Fairfield diner; police filled the jar and arrested the suspect, Shamar Mackbee, who now faces charges.

Law enforcement in Santa Rosa arrested Martiniano Solorio after recovering multiple firearms, including a stolen gun, and suspected narcotics during a search. He faces several charges including possession of a stolen firearm.

Michael Hursh is stepping down as GM and CEO of AC Transit to become Senior Advisor on December 14, 2024, after shaping the East Bay bus system for nearly a decade.

San Francisco officials broke ground on the 3300 Mission Street affordable housing project, which will add 35 studio apartments for low-income households in Bernal Heights.

Timothy Layton was denied parole for his conviction in a series of attacks in San Mateo County, with the parole board citing his lack of responsibility for the crimes.

A driver suffered minor injuries following a rollover crash in San Rafael, with no drugs or alcohol involved, possibly triggered by a medical emergency.

The Bay Area is preparing for severe weather from an Atmospheric River, with major rainfall and flood risks, especially in the North Bay, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has approved an ordinance to give local businesses preferential treatment in county contract bidding, effective July 1, 2025.

The SCLECA clarified that local law enforcement in Sonoma County does not partake in federal immigration operations, aligning with California laws to preserve trust and ensure community safety.

A chase involving two stolen cars in Concord ended in a crash with minor injuries. The Concord Police arrested the suspects after a pursuit; no pursuit was ongoing at the collision time.

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie announces a diverse transition team including Sam Altman of OpenAI, aiming to blend public service with technological innovation for the city's governance.

The LLNL and NNSA launched El Capitan, the world's most robust supercomputer, with a 1.742 exaFLOP performance, supporting the mission of maintaining the US nuclear arsenal.

SFMTA Board of Directors is to vote on the Valencia Street bikeway design. If approved, it could start in 2025, aiming to enhance safety and experience along Valencia between 15th and 23rd streets.