The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office is investigating the in-custody death of Victor Jose Faria at Martinez Detention Facility; he was found unresponsive in his cell on January 18.

A state bill would force insurers to publish denial rates and face fines when many denials are overturned — a move supporters say will keep kids from losing needed care.

A man was attacked and robbed near the 900 block of Beach Street at Fisherman's Wharf; SFPD says juveniles fled the scene and is asking witnesses to call 415-575-4444.

A car struck Good Hope Baptist Church in Bernal Heights around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, injuring seven people and prompting a DBI safety check. Police are investigating.

Squat & Gobble will close its West Portal cafe next Sunday, ending a run that began in 1993. Owners thanked the community in a farewell post.

A man assaulted on the 300 block of Ellis Street died Saturday; SFPD’s homicide detail is investigating and a 33‑year‑old was arrested. Investigators say the probe remains active.

A Sunday evening fire in East Oakland spread into neighboring units; firefighters contained the blaze and investigators are probing the cause. One person was treated for breathing problems.

A three‑alarm blaze erupted near 19th and Broadway in downtown Oakland early Monday, prompting a large emergency response from the city’s fire department.

Early winter counts put western monarchs near historic lows, with mid‑season tallies in the low thousands and local groves logging only a handful of butterflies.

A Stockton shopper won $1 million on a San Francisco 49ers Scratchers ticket purchased at the March Lane Food 4 Less, the California Lottery says.

A Seattle shop filmed staff burning a Fred Warner jersey with a Boring Company flamethrower, then pulled the post after fans slammed the stunt.

A stolen vehicle that San Francisco police tried to stop sparked a Bay Bridge chase that left three motorists hurt and ended in Redwood City with arrests. Authorities say the injured suffered non-life-threatening wounds.

The Bay Area just survived record flooding from New Year's storms, then got treated to a week of stunning sunshine and warm afternoons. Now forecasters say that perfect weather is about to change—and rain could be back before the month ends.