A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck near UC Berkeley, with tremors felt in the Bay Area, but no reported damage. BART service was briefly delayed for safety checks.

San Francisco Opera prepares for the U.S. premiere of Kaija Saariaho's "Innocence," a multilingual opera exploring the aftermath of a school shooting.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office seized over two pounds of fentanyl and $14,000 in a raid on a drug operation in Oakland, arresting three men and highlighting the drug's dangers.

Oakland firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at an abandoned CVS, suspected to have been started by squatters in the basement. No injuries were reported.

Apple is laying off more than 600 employees in California, affecting diverse departments, with speculation linking some to its self-driving car project.

A unique "Forgotten Modern" styled home at 325 Taylor Road in Tiburon, Bay Area, is up for sale at $8.3 million, offering privacy, luxury amenities, and stunning views.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is advancing her Housing for All plan to increase housing availability through policy changes and funding for affordable housing.

A car crashed into a building in San Francisco's Mission District without causing injuries, but structural damage to a pillar prompted an investigation and stabilization efforts by authorities.

Zebulon Ira Baldwin was found dead in Fairfield, leading to a homicide investigation and the arrest of Erick John Fredericks. The case is ongoing, and Fairfield PD seeks public assistance.

Two juveniles set off an explosive device at Kenilworth Junior High in California with no injuries; they are arrested on serious charges, including felony possession of an explosive device.

San Francisco Bay Area braces for rain, snow, and potential thunderstorms, impacting travel and vulnerable populations, with a drier outlook expected next week.

Agilent Technologies and UC San Diego have partnered to establish a Center of Excellence focused on Cellular Intelligence within UC San Diego's School of Medicine to advance research on cellular behavior.

A motorcyclist died in a collision in Hayward; the police are investigating, including whether drugs or alcohol were involved. The driver of the car was unharmed.