Fire crews found a minimally burned dog after a bridge-side blaze in Fremont; police say the cause of death is unclear and Animal Services is seeking tips.

A suit by Ron Burkle accuses Sonoma lobbyist Darius Anderson of siphoning millions from a lobbying firm the two once ran together.

Alameda County pledged $53M in Home Together awards to create 900+ permanently affordable homes across the county, including hundreds of units for people experiencing homelessness.

Clear skies this morning with gusty NNW winds this afternoon; highs near 67°F and a warm weekend ahead.

SFPD says a suspect was arrested within eight hours of an early-morning 6th Street shooting. The Homicide Detail says the case is active.

Kitava is opening a Walnut Creek outpost at the former Little Pear site, with co‑founder Bryan Tublin aiming for a late spring 2026 debut. The chain will bring gluten‑free, plant‑forward bowls and salads to downtown.

An Oakland man was stopped at San Quentin when police served a murder warrant linking him to a May 2022 killing, authorities report. He now faces murder, robbery and gun charges.

A multi-alarm blaze broke out Thursday at 1266 Hopkins Avenue in Redwood City; crews knocked it down and investigators were on scene. More details are pending.

A CHIS briefing shows food insecurity among Bay Area low‑income adults jumped sharply in 2024, with county rates varying widely and charities shifting operations.

Nardi has opened on Telegraph Ave., serving Ethiopian and Eritrean breakfasts — enkulal firfir, genfo, dulet and a sharable Nardi special are on the morning menu.

Two Uptown Oakland buildings — Telegraph Arts and The Moran — are headed for foreclosure after construction‑era loans defaulted, with lender proceedings slated this spring.

San Francisco firefighters responded after the Seneca Hotel on Sixth Street caught fire; residents were evacuated and details remain limited.

Sforno, a tiny Hayes Valley pizzeria, is serving pizza a portafoglio — Naples’ folded street pie — along with panozzi and Neapolitan pies. Limited dough and three tables mean weekend sellouts.