The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert for a missing 12-year-old girl, Esha Peairs, last seen in San Jose. Authorities are urging public assistance.

San Francisco police and the CHP have issued a Silver Alert for 71-year-old Eileen Hway, last seen in Chinatown last Friday. Authorities say she may be on foot; call 911 with tips.

Oakland officials say a property owner illegally cut 38 protected trees on a Claremont Avenue lot; city staff recommended a $915,135 penalty and froze permits. The council has continued the hearing to February.

The Bay Area is preparing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding, with a Flood Watch issued for Saturday through Monday, including warnings of high winds and hazardous beach conditions.

A PG&E substation fire knocked roughly a third of San Francisco offline and froze Waymo robotaxis in intersections, snarling holiday traffic across the city.

Mitchell Hoyt was arrested and charged with arson damaging the San Francisco Hillel building. The prosecution seeks to deny bail. No hate crime charges were filed due to lack of evidence.

Fresh red curbs, new signage and finished striping went up along Central Avenue as crews install roundabout signs and adjust lane markings.

A man was charged with DUI after causing a multi-vehicle crash on the Bay Bridge, pleading not guilty to all charges. He was released with conditions and his trial is set for January 13, 2026.

Supervisor Alan Wong supports a measure to reopen San Francisco's Great Highway to weekday traffic, potentially leading to a new vote on an issue with a complex history involving park supporters and others.

Modesto’s Redwood Café was moved in sections to River Islands in Lathrop; crews have poured the foundation and a three-story rebuild is slated to open in early 2026.

Federal agents detained 87 commercial drivers across Southern California during coordinated Border Patrol and ICE operations as the state and feds clash over immigrant CDLs. The arrests come amid a broader review that has already prompted thousands of license cancellations and funding threats.

A Chimney Rock webcam captured two people throwing rocks at a resting elephant seal; park officials are asking for help to identify them. Investigators are reviewing livestream footage.

Police and the FBI searched an East Oakland chop‑shop this week as detectives probe the disappearance of two men missing since May. Families now fear foul play after earlier raids recovered stolen vehicles but no remains.