A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday near Fremont Boulevard and Delaware Drive. Police say the driver stayed on scene and investigators are seeking witnesses.

A retired UC Davis painter's seven-year mural sits unfinished after a fall left him with expressive aphasia. His daughter’s viral TikTok has made their home a focal point for a national conversation about language loss and care.

A software update and payment‑processor error left roughly 200 Bay Area customers temporarily charged 100x for gas; 7‑Eleven says it will issue refunds plus $500 payouts.

Oakland fire crews and Santa rolled into Kaiser Oakland this week, posing by Engine 15 and Truck 4 and handing out holiday cheer to young patients. The visit was part of the department’s Random Acts outreach.

Sonoma couple Linda Shore and David Barker have spent years teaching hands-on science in Tibetan monasteries and building traveling exhibits that translate Western science into monastic classrooms.

Maria “Mama Cuca” Marquez has returned to San Jose with her mesquite-charcoal Sonoran tacos, bringing the Taco Yaqui and other standouts back to the street. Expect limited runs and early sellouts.

Aaron Greenspan says a San Francisco judge’s Nov. 13 order included AI‑generated citation errors. His motion asks the court to correct the record and revive parts of his Musk suit.

A Cole Valley homeowner says two long-running in-law units are trapped by San Francisco's 7'6" ceiling rule, which could force $750K–$1M in retrofits.

A man was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash with drugs found in his car. He faces multiple charges, including DUI and drug-related offenses.

A Sonoma County case highlights unethical fishing: Richard and Shalley Tran pleaded guilty to illegal fish sales, raising issues on sustainable practices and ecosystem health.

San Bruno police are pressing for pay raises as contract talks stall before a Dec. 31 deadline. City leaders say budgets are tight and warn large increases could force cuts.

Solano County deputies arrested Flavio Zamora in Fairfield after a Dec. 17 search warrant uncovered alleged child pornography; the FBI assisted and the probe is ongoing.

A Flood Watch has been issued for the North Bay, San Francisco, with heavy rain forecasted, posing flood and wind-related risks for the region including potential power outages and hazardous marine conditions.