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.

Kitchen Story in San Francisco's Mission District is closing after 12 years. The popular brunch spot is known for Millionaire's Bacon. A new concept is teased for the future, while its Oakland location remains open.

A reduced number of participants attended the annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge at Ocean Beach despite the cold and rainy weather, celebrating the event's enduring spirit with a chilly dip in 54-degree water.

A rollover on northbound I-280 near Serramonte Boulevard killed one passenger and closed lanes for hours on New Year’s Day.

Judge P. Casey Pitts upheld a mandate for humane treatment of detainees at a San Francisco ICE facility, confirming it applies to all ICE-operated detention rooms.

After 13 years, the popular Castro brunch spot Kitchen Story (3499 16th Street) has closed ahead of a concept change.

After 21 years in the Castro, neighborhood staple restaurant Thai Chef (4133 18th Street) has closed.

An Oakland designer has been charged with human trafficking, pimping and pandering after a woman told police he controlled her sex work and kept roughly $240,000.

San Francisco reports a significant drop in crime rates for 2025, reaching historical lows in violent crimes and seeing decreases in major crime categories.