Families say Social Security sent surprise bills demanding repayment of benefits paid to deceased relatives, sometimes years after the death. The agency and lawmakers say fixes are coming.

A San Mateo driver has been charged after a late‑night Bay Bridge crash that killed a 27‑year‑old. Prosecutors say she told officers she was changing the radio before the collision.

A 69-year-old bicyclist died after an early-morning collision on North Abel Street in Milpitas. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and investigators are working the case.

Federal prosecutors say a 27‑year‑old San Francisco man flew a drone over Levi's Stadium during the Nov. 9, 2025 49ers‑Rams game, climbing to roughly 2,300 feet. He's due in federal court Feb. 27, 2026 on a TFR violation that could carry jail time.

The Lodge, a Piedmont Avenue staple, closed at the end of January. New Alameda owners plan to reopen in spring with light renovations and a daytime menu.

Four men arrested in connection with a Jan. 14 Oakland cigarette-store robbery are linked to thefts across the East Bay, court records show. Investigators say the crew carried out several smash‑and‑grabs in nearby cities.

The Pentagon says it still needs PFAS‑treated turnout gear while cities like San Francisco quietly finish switching to PFAS‑free ensembles and testing mounts.

Milpitas police say a suspect was arrested after a November mailroom theft and officers recovered passports and document‑making equipment. Detectives continue to seek additional suspects.

A late-night crash on Lower Jones Road sent a car into Empire Cut; one person was pronounced dead and CHP is investigating.

Masked suspects held residents at gunpoint in an unincorporated Gilroy home invasion; deputies tracked a stolen BMW into Morgan Hill and arrested two after a pursuit.

A juvenile was killed and two others were wounded in a triple shooting near Jefferson Park Friday evening, police say.

San José police flagged a new pattern of residential burglaries and urged homeowners to stay vigilant as investigators review related reports.

San Francisco's Chinatown gears up for Lunar New Year with hopes of economic boost despite tariff challenges; security measures are set for the festivities.