After more than seven years, Tiger’s Taproom in Jack London Square will close on March 1; the owner cited rising costs and changing consumer habits.

San José detectives arrested a 20‑year‑old in Modesto after linking him to a September shooting at a McKee Road business. The victim was unharmed and the suspect is booked at the county jail.

Steady rain and gusty winds hit Oakland Thursday; a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Friday morning and high surf is expected along the coast.

Haus of Chefs is set to reopen in March in Uptown Oakland with a rotating lineup of Bay Area guest chefs, including Tirzah Love. The pop-up model returns under owner James Woodard at 410 21st Street.

Republicans are calling for a state audit after California spent roughly $455 million on a Next Generation 911 overhaul that stalled during testing and was paused. Lawmakers want a full accounting and new oversight.

Lafayette police detained two people after an attempted bank robbery Tuesday; authorities say the suspects may be linked to a separate Alamo robbery.

Oakland police say four men were arrested after an armed robbery on Park Boulevard was tracked onto the Bay Bridge and stopped in a coordinated high‑risk operation. Investigators are asking for tips and video.

Rain returns Wednesday with heavier showers tonight. A High Surf Advisory runs through Friday and gusty winds with near‑record cold are possible Thursday night.

An all‑you‑can‑eat A5 wagyu shabu from Chubby Group opens at El Paseo de Saratoga this week with tiered menus and an 80‑plus item self‑serve bar. Expect a busy first week.

A weekly 'Overpass Visibility' dance party has turned the University Avenue overpass into a glow‑stick, inflatable‑animal visibility action that draws families and teens.

A San Francisco appeals panel will reexamine the CPUC’s NEM 3.0 rooftop‑solar rules after a state Supreme Court remand, a fight with big stakes for homeowners and installers.

Teamsters Local 2010 called a Feb. 17–20 unfair labor practice strike across CSU campuses; Sac State says classes will continue while pickets may slow campus access.

Gusty showers and thunderstorms will soak Oakland Tuesday, with minor bay flooding possible in low‑lying areas. Expect gusts up to about 35 mph.