A pedestrian was struck and killed early Saturday on the southbound US‑101 off‑ramp to Rowland Boulevard in Novato.

Federal agents arrested 25 people across the Bay Area during World Cup matches; investigators contacted dozens of victims and seized drones and firearms. Local task forces coordinated with federal partners.

OPD says a contextual video and supporting audio from the July 13 International Boulevard shooting will be released before the end of August.

A Sonora man was arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty after a dog left in his care was found dead in a dumpster. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

A federal jury found Simon Katz guilty of conspiracy to commit health‑care fraud tied to HealthNow Home Healthcare in Hayward.

Nearly 10,000 University of California attending physicians launched a union drive at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, saying they will press for better staffing, training and patient‑safety protections.

A 66-unit, 100% affordable building designed by David Baker Architects has moved into the permit phase at 430 Broadway in Jack London Square as the first phase of a county-backed redevelopment.

Santa Clara police say a probation search uncovered a loaded handgun hidden in a child's toy bin; two people were arrested and officers seized magazines, ammo and cash. The department credited an automated plate alert with locating the vehicle.

A federal appeals panel vacated the 2023 conviction of Attila Colar, saying a juror's undisclosed bias required a new trial and allowing prosecutors to retry the case.

A state audit says UC and CSU have improved Title IX handling but found inconsistent discipline, weak outreach and problematic language in some reports.

Roommates say a mother raccoon nested in their SF apartment wall, gave birth, then clawed into a bedroom; the mother later fell and died. The episode raises habitability questions.

One of Bangkok's most decorated chefs is opening his first U.S. restaurant a foul ball from Oracle Park — with a menu he perfected by texting photos across the Pacific. In a year stuffed with new Thai spots, Saam is making the boldest bet on the block.

Doja Cat will play Chase Center on Oct. 19, 2026, with Latto joining the North American leg. Tickets and VIP packages are available through official channels.