The John Muir Land Trust has acquired Point Buckler Island for $3.8 million to restore its ecosystem after damage from unauthorized levee construction.

San Francisco's SFMTA faces a severe budget crisis, risking transit service cuts without new funding. A projected $320 million shortfall by July 2026 requires community input and novel revenue streams to maintain vital services.

After nearly six years, Il Casaro Pizzeria (235 Church Street) has temporarily closed its Castro restaurant and its future appears uncertain.

The Contra Costa DA's Office ended its investigation into Alicia Coleman-Clark without charges due to insufficient evidence of her involvement after Alexis Gabe's death.

A 66-year-old man died in a Union City house fire, leading to the arrest and involuntary manslaughter charge of Christopher Schwenk, aged 33. Investigations continue.

A cyclist, 49, was hit and killed by a vehicle in Walnut Creek; the driver cooperated with the police, who see no crime involved and seek public input.

Sonoma Sheriff's raid on a drug house leads to arrests and seizure of guns and drugs; Michael and Jacqueline Armstrong posted bail, while Steven Finch is held without bail.

The Milpitas Police Department cracked a complex fraud case, revealing an identity theft ring, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the search for a third.

Baraka Carter was appointed as Redwood City's new fire chief, bringing over 25 years of experience from roles such as Fire Chief for the CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit. He's known for collaborative leadership and community involvement.

San Francisco Police arrested six for retail theft, recovering stolen goods from a Mission Street store, with ongoing efforts to combat shoplifting in the area.

South San Francisco Police arrested a criminal ring and celebrated the effectiveness of technology and inter-agency cooperation.

A fatal crash involving a BMW X5 on SR-4 near Bailey Road disrupted Bay Area commuters and BART service, with one ejected and deceased, another injured, and an ongoing CHP investigation.

Two Rohnert Park residents were detained in Petaluma; one arrested for drug possession with intent to sell and the other cited for drug paraphernalia and probation violation.