A 22-year-old was arrested after a 45-year-old man was stabbed in Antioch on Dec. 7; police say the victim is stable and the investigation is ongoing. The police release was not posted to media until Dec. 30.

An unplanned PG&E outage cut power to roughly 3,600 Richmond District customers on Dec. 31; crews restored service by mid‑afternoon amid a week of disruptions.

Thrive City at Chase Center hosted a family-focused Kwanzaa and "Noon Year’s Eve" celebration Wednesday, mixing Afrobeats, West African dance, crafts and a midday countdown. The outdoor program was moved inside because of rain but kept a festive, community tone.

The Bay Area is facing severe weather, with a Coastal Flood Advisory due to high tides and strong winds. The National Weather Service forecasts flooding, heavy rain, and thunderstorms through the weekend.

Investor materials show OpenAI averaged about $1.5M in stock‑based pay per employee across roughly 4,000 staff, a scale reshaping retention and investor math in San Francisco.

Novato ended formal talks with residents over the Marin Valley mobile‑home park. The city says offers couldn't guarantee long-term affordability.

As 2025 comes to a close, here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a cafe prepares to open, a Thai spa opens, a barbershop moves, and a former coffee shop hits the market.

Tokyo Central is opening a new store in Emeryville, offering a range of Japanese products and embodying the philosophy of Omotenashi hospitality. The grand opening includes a $10 gift certificate giveaway and other festivities.

The One Group Hospitality plans to open 10 new Benihana locations in the Bay Area, including franchises, joint ventures, and express formats, with a target of $8 million in annual sales per spot.

Four suspects in a Volkswagen Jetta rammed undercover police cars in San Ramon, leading to a pursuit, an officer's minor injury, and the arrest of two individuals.

Sanofi plans to acquire Dynavax Technologies for $2.2 billion, offering a 39% premium on the latter's shares, which may stimulate further biotech deals in the Bay Area.

San Francisco's Chief Medical Examiner seeks help identifying an unidentified deceased woman found on May 18, 2025, with red hair, green eyes, and unique tattoos.

Isabella Alcaraz faces a lawsuit for $9,500 in unpaid rent at her former pet shop, despite claiming no outstanding rent. The new owner struggles with the shop's condition and eviction.