After school closures and staff reductions, Sonoma Valley Unified’s first interim report projects a much stronger general‑fund balance and new reserve policy. Trustees still warn the gains aren’t guaranteed.

A Ninth Circuit order denied Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani’s rehearing requests, leaving his Theranos convictions and the $452M restitution order intact.

High-resolution maps show thousands of Sausalito parcels on steep, landslide-prone slopes; city staff say the data provides the technical footing to propose a hillside ordinance in 2026.

Four people were shot Saturday in East Oakland; two juvenile suspects are in custody and police are asking residents for video or tips.

An affiliate of Jemcor bought a Patrick Henry Drive parcel for $12.5M as Santa Clara advances its plan to convert office parks into denser housing.

A man was critically wounded in a late‑night stabbing near the Nellie Hannon Gateway supportive‑housing building in Emeryville; police are investigating.

A jury reconvicted Joseph Stevens for the 2005 Potrero Hill shooting that killed a father and his toddler. Sentencing is expected in February.

The mother of a 20-year-old motorcyclist has sued Palo Alto and Santa Clara County, saying a dangerous curb on Oregon Expressway led to her son’s death.

After months of permits and upgrades, Papermill Creek Saloon cleared county inspections and its new owner aims to have beer flowing by New Year's Eve. Live music will follow and a grand reopening is planned for January or February.

George Kittle left Mondays 48-27 win over the Colts with an ankle injury after seven catches for 115 yards. Hes listed questionable as the 49ers head into a short week vs. the Bears.

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins announced Joseph Stevens's conviction for a 2005 double homicide; the earlier trial was overturned, but he now faces sentencing.

A suspect triggered a fire alarm and assaulted a security guard at the Comfort Inn in Antioch, fled, and was fatally struck by a DA investigator's vehicle.

NWS San Francisco warns of severe weather in Bay Area, including thunderstorms, floods, high winds, and risky marine conditions starting December 24th.