A 9th Circuit panel ruled California's open‑carry ban unconstitutional in a 2–1 decision, targeting a population rule that covers most urban counties. The state is weighing rehearing and appeals.

The Trident, Sausalito’s long-running waterfront restaurant, quietly closed on New Year’s Eve after 127 years. Owner Bob Freeman cited slow tourism, rising costs and a failed sale.

A two-vehicle crash on Friday evening at Mission and Onondaga involved 12 people; four were taken to hospitals and SFPD says the cause is under investigation.

Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a 1.5% recycling fee (capped at $15) on products with non‑removable batteries. Officials say proceeds will fund safer collection and recycling.

Victoria Kafka Jones, 34, was found dead at the Fairmont San Francisco on New Year’s Day; authorities say the Medical Examiner is investigating.

Ruby Lou's, a new dining and entertainment venue, is set to open in Walnut Creek, offering a mix of arcade games, retro decor, and an eclectic menu catering to both families and adults.

A Marin Housing Authority lawsuit says loans and a reverse mortgage on a Marin City BMR townhouse violated program rules, prompting a potential repurchase. Mediation is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026.

A DivcoWest-led affiliate paid $63.6M for a four-building North San Jose campus on New Year's Eve — a deal that highlights deep markdowns in Bay Area office prices.

The family of Yolanda Ramirez sues Brentwood police, alleging her death was caused by excessive force during her arrest, leading to a skull fracture and other injuries.

Vallejo Police Department's POP Team arrested a man for solicitation of prostitution during a patrol targeting sex trafficking in West Vallejo, based on a Facebook post by the department.

Two former Providence Foundation employees are charged with fraud involving over $115,000 from San Francisco, involving false invoicing for unrendered services at a shelter they managed.

Man arrested for assaulting a good Samaritan at San Carlos Caltrain Station after the Samaritan intervened in harassment.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office posted a plea for help on social media to solve the 1979 murder of Frances Rash, appealing for information on the cold case.