CHP officers in Oakland arrested a driver for suspected human trafficking and pimping after a routine traffic stop revealed indicators of exploitation.

Mountain View City Council approves a housing project on a historic bank site but denies developers an 8-year timeline extension, raising tensions and legal threats.

Steven Gaffney, 48, was convicted of vandalism and violating a court order after breaking into an Ocean Avenue laundromat and damaging a coin machine, according to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.

A car accident in Napa injured three and prompted a Mass Casualty Incident declaration, with multiple agencies responding. Investigations into the crash's cause are ongoing.

Police found a homicide victim at a reported burglary scene in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood. No arrests were made and the investigation is ongoing.

San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie announces a 'treatment or jail' program for public drug use, met with mixed reactions on its potential long-term effectiveness.

Berkeley Police arrested a man for lewd conduct near a high school. The suspect was spotted by a school safety officer and quickly detained by responding Bike Team officers. Charges include indecent exposure and public lewdness.

Napa Valley Vintners directed $529,000 to five nonprofits to expand parenting programs, family support, and referrals across the county.

Healdsburg’s Simi Winery was sold to WarRoom Cellars after a rapid ownership shuffle this year, with the small buyer promising to refresh the historic 1876 label.

The Mission District hackerspace says it has only months of runway and is mounting a year‑end fundraising push to stay open.

Officials shut down an illegal cannabis extraction lab in Santa Rosa, describing the operation and risks to public safety due to dangerous chemicals used.

A Martinez mother was charged with the murder of her 19-year-old daughter following a stabbing at their apartment. She faces a murder charge with a weapon enhancement.

The NWS has issued warnings for high surf and dense fog in the Bay Area, advising caution for beachgoers and drivers, with calmer inland weather expected until a possible pattern shift post-Thanksgiving.