The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's wildfire mitigation efforts are hindered by delays and regulatory challenges from California State Parks, leading to reduced accomplishments and high compliance costs.

The DBJPM 2016-SFC Emporium trust is filing lawsuits to evict remaining tenants from the struggling San Francisco Centre, including the Executive Order Bar & Grill.

The SRPD is enhancing its "Missing Person Monday" initiative to resolve missing person cases by spotlighting them on social media to encourage public assistance.

San Francisco's Pavement Condition Index scores 75/100 for 2025, surpassing the regional average and indicating "good" road quality, attributed to strategic investment and maintenance.

A 42-year-old woman was shot while sitting in her parked car in West Oakland. Police recovered shell casings and are asking the public for video or tips.

The EPA says it will propose a federal limit for perchlorate in tap water after a court order. The agency argues few systems are affected, but testing and public comment will follow.

Oakland’s City Council rewrote meeting rules to move major hearings into earlier hours. Supporters call it efficiency; critics say it risks silencing working people.

A former Insight Partners VP says the firm cut her pay and made promotions 'impossible for women' — she filed suit in San Mateo alleging discrimination and retaliation.

23andMe is relocating its downsized headquarters to 2555 Park Blvd in Palo Alto, a much smaller space than its former Sunnyvale campus amid restructuring and sale activity.

A woman described by police as armed and threatening self-harm was taken into custody after a multi-hour standoff near the Embarcadero and Brannan. Negotiators resolved the scene and roads later reopened.

A North San Jose cyclist struck on Dec. 16 has died after weeks in the hospital, police say. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

A 156-room Courtyard near Oakland Airport sold for $12.5M — about 63% below last year’s county assessment, underscoring continued stress in the Bay Area hotel market.

Mayor Daniel Lurie named Bernal Heights housing advocate Ruth Ferguson to the City College board as trustees work to steady finances and accreditation. Expect a June primary test to keep the seat.