The Bay Area is preparing for several storms that may impact holiday travel. The NWS has issued alerts, including a Dense Fog Advisory, and advises precautions for reduced visibility and preparation for a week of rains starting December 21.

Pick's Roadside will reopen in mid‑January, preserving classic burgers and shakes while adding Wagyu upgrades and a curated drinks program.

City supervisors advanced an amended lease for 101 Hyde that keeps La Cocina but adds a two‑year break clause meant to nudge stalled affordable housing forward.

Alameda County DA joins a multi-state lawsuit against Uber over deceptive practices related to its subscription service, claiming misuse of negative option billing and misleading promotions.

Oakland Zoo says Zawadi, a young reticulated giraffe, was found dead on Monday; staff are mourning and have asked for privacy.

Three adults were hospitalized after a stabbing in SoMa near Sixth and Natoma; an adult man was arrested and the SFPD is asking for tips as the investigation continues.

More than 100 faith leaders chained themselves to ICE's San Francisco field office at 630 Sansome, blocking check‑ins and prompting federal arrests, organizers say.

Aurora School will absorb students and staff from Mills College Children’s School after Northeastern plans to close the campus program in June 2026.

A nonprofit partnership paid about $18.6M for the 86‑unit Fairways in East San Jose and plans repairs and energy upgrades with city and state financing. The purchase is aimed at preserving long‑term affordability.

Pasha Mediterranean filed a Placer County business notice for a Roseville location at 390 N Sunrise Ave; the owner says plans are in development with no date set.

Bridge Development Partners has listed Bridge Point Oakland — a 534K‑sf warehouse built on a remediated GE site — and its sale is being read as a test of Bay Area industrial demand.

bioMérieux will close its San Jose office and lay off 121 employees, according to a state WARN filing.

Richmond Police reported a shooting death on December 16, 2025; it is the city's fifth homicide of the year. They seek information to aid their investigation.