Sausalito has drafted about 60 paving projects covering major corridors and neighborhood streets, with estimates and a Jan. 31 council review.

More than 100 people rallied at Mexican Heritage Plaza to denounce U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Local activists called the operation illegal and urged oversight.

A military marine flare washed ashore near Vicente Street and was safely detonated by bomb squads Sunday; the beach reopened later that night.

License‑plate readers led deputies to a car tied to Cupertino burglaries; three suspects were arrested and booked into the county jail.

Neighbors in East Oakland are 'adopting' street corners where day laborers gather, watching for ICE and alerting advocates to possible enforcement. Volunteers say presence and documentation make workers feel safer.

Castro boutique wine and liquor store Bottle Bacchanal (4126 18th Street) has announced it will close after nearly four years in the Castro.

CHP air crews hoisted two hikers from a steep cliff near Pelican Lake at Point Reyes; both were taken to an awaiting ambulance. Crews urged hikers to plan for changing weather.

A Monday storm will bring the heaviest rain to the North Bay, with up to 4 inches possible in mountain terrain and coastal advisories in effect.

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria Jones, was found dead at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco on New Year's Day. Cause of death is not yet released.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office seeks public help in the cold case of Samuel Canaday, found dead in 1998, and stresses that victims are never forgotten.

San Francisco's 38th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling program encourages residents to compost holiday trees from Jan 2-16, 2026, reducing landfill waste and fire risks.

Marin County faces severe flooding from heavy rains and high tides, disrupting travel and impacting residents. Infrastructure damage and power outages are widespread as officials and first responders address the emergency.

Marin County approves plans for a five-story senior living facility in Strawberry, with 106 units for independent and assisted living, catered to the aging population.