Inspectors found extensive evidence of mice inside one of San Francisco’s most storied bars. Now the clock is ticking on whether it can clean up in time.

Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, and Lorde are set to headline BottleRock Napa Valley in 2026, joining over 80 other acts for the music festival. Tickets go on sale with general admission starting at $475.

Researchers warn H5N1 that ravaged seals abroad could threaten northern elephant seals on California beaches as teams ramp up testing, surveillance and small vaccine trials. Local parks urge visitors to keep their distance.

Guy Fieri is bringing a free, 10,000‑person Flavortown Tailgate to the Cow Palace on Super Bowl Sunday with live music, sponsor samples and paid VIP upgrades.

Meta is laying off over 1,000 employees, mainly in its Reality Labs division, as it shifts focus away from the metaverse towards wearables and AI research.

Judge Dorfman orders the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to take on new felony cases despite their objections over excessive caseloads, amid a legal system crisis.

A manhunt in Oakley ended in a standoff after Raymond Smith allegedly shot at a deputy and tried to take his own life. He was arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.

Scott Adams, creator of "Dilbert," has died at 68 due to prostate cancer complications. He faced backlash for racial comments before his death but continued to create a self-published comic.

Windsor Police identify Ricardo Monjaras as a suspect in a shooting at Estrella's Market, leading to a $1 million arrest warrant for attempted murder.

A manhunt unfolded in Oakley's Neroly neighborhood after someone fired at a sheriff's deputy; nearby streets were ordered to shelter in place.

A San Francisco judge told defense leaders he will order the Public Defender’s Office to stop declining felony appointments after months of hearings over a caseload crunch. The move forces a quick test of whether courts can assign counsel without compromising representation.

Alameda County prosecutors charged an Oakland man in the 2021 killing of Bert Brigham III, a case police say was linked to a Funktown–Dubs feud. Investigators say surveillance and social-media evidence helped identify a suspect.

A new Oakland ordinance would direct fines from buyers and certain businesses into a survivor support fund, pairing penalties with private dollars for exits services. City and community groups would run clinics and legal help.