Masked robbers struck Gold Rush Jewelers in Novato Monday evening; a stolen Infiniti was later found abandoned and police are asking for tips.

New analysis shows the San Francisco ICE region recorded about 217 arrests per 100,000 non‑citizen residents in 2025 — the lowest in the nation. Experts point to sanctuary law and community resistance as key factors.

Ariel Pink is slated to play the Chapel this Friday, reigniting debate over his Jan. 6 attendance and a 2017 onstage controversy at the same venue.

A Berkeley councilmember is pushing to restore limited tear gas use for the police SRT in high‑risk incidents, prompting oversight and activist pushback. The Police Accountability Board will review the resolution before council consideration.

Flood warnings remain near Mark West Creek in Sonoma even as the Bay Area dries out. Hazardous surf and a late-week chill are on the way.

A retro burger bar opened in SoMa with smashburgers, poutine and a $23 burger-and-beer goal.

Maison Verbena is moving from the Ferry Building to a new location in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, planning a unique flagship boutique and an Atelier Bakery in Seoul by 2027. They may temporarily set up in the Ferry Building's Village Market.

BART is hosting "SF Sketchfest: On the Rails," a comedy show on a train, on January 24th with comics like Brent Weinbach and a silent disco twist. Tickets are $20 and available online.

San Pablo Police are investigating a shooting on Rumrill Boulevard that left one man dead and another critically injured, with suspects remaining unidentified.

Samuel Douglas Day received a four-year prison sentence for assaulting an airport employee with a knife at SFO.

California State Parks announces controlled burns in Mount Diablo State Park to reduce wildfire risks and support ecosystem health between Jan 15 and Mar 15; timing depends on weather and air quality.

A court has upheld San Francisco's Proposition K, which supports converting part of the Great Highway into Sunset Dunes park, against a lawsuit challenging its legality.

Benson Boone will perform in San Francisco during Super Bowl week, part of the BAHC Live! Concert Series, with tickets on sale from January 9th. Proceeds will benefit Tipping Point Community.