Ariel Vazferreira was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a minor, with Napa County DA emphasizing the victim's bravery and the perpetrator's abuse of trust.

A 33-year-old man was shot and later died in a North Oakland parking lot Thursday night. Police say the gunman fled and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

Livermore homicide probe leads to the arrest of suspect Brayam Chirinos, found driving the victim's car. The victim, Chirinos' roommate, had multiple stab wounds.

Michelin plans to start awarding one‑to‑three “grapes” to wineries in 2026. Napa and Sonoma producers could face fresh market pressure and new attention.

El Tucan Tacos and Beer has opened on the San Rafael waterfront, bringing charbroiled Tijuana‑style tacos, new seafood tacos and eight local beers on tap. The former Pier 15 space now seats roughly 120 indoors and out.

San Francisco sued 10 major foodmakers, accusing them of engineering ultra‑processed products that have driven local health harms and seeking to curb deceptive marketing.

Suspect in a 2021 homicide case, Uatesoni Joseph Paasi, was arrested in Mexico and extradited back to the U.S. with the help of SJPD and international law enforcement.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office reexamines a 1973 cold case double homicide, seeking public assistance to solve the deaths of Michael Marie Shane and Kathy Sue Pethel, whose journey began with hitchhiking in San Francisco.

Francis Morato received a three-year prison sentence and Marvin Dismuke reached a plea deal proposing a maximum of five years for an assault outside a San Bruno bar in October 2023.

City staff warned of a widening $14.9M shortfall as sales-tax receipts slump, and presented cuts and other options to close ongoing budget gaps. Forecasts show persistent deficits into the late 2020s.

Advisories for minor coastal flooding and cold weather were issued in the Bay Area, affecting San Francisco, San Pablo, and Monterey Bays until Sunday and high elevation areas until Thursday or Friday.

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins announced the conviction of Letumu Eneliko for battery after a jury trial in response to concerns over street violence.

Guerilla Cafe, the North Berkeley coffee shop and gallery that helped launch Red Bay Coffee, has quietly closed after about 19 years. The closure follows reports of a lease ending and a possible rent hike.