A Transwestern report says San Francisco and New York are leading a nationwide office rebound, with leasing up, vacancies easing and weekday foot traffic returning. Local policy moves and AI-driven demand are key parts of the story.

A Sunnyvale man was sentenced to 30 months after investigators tied him to an international pill‑smuggling network also linked to a former SJ police‑union director.

Bids have topped $11,000 for Jello Biafra’s dented 1989 Celica, which is being auctioned to support Alternative Tentacles and may include a Bay Area spin.

A California appeals court has refused to overturn Christopher "Roly" Young’s conviction in the 2020 Safeway parking‑lot killing, leaving his life sentence intact.

Mountain View has assembled adjacent parcels in Monta Loma and begun public outreach for a tiny new mini‑park. The city is hiring a consultant and plans design workshops next year.

Antioch Police credited neighbors and local businesses after a holiday drive fed and gifted 106 families and more than 300 children.

The California Transportation Commission allocated $28.48M to replace the century‑old "Green Bridge" at Point Reyes Station, pushing the Lagunitas Creek replacement toward construction in 2026.

Bright Geminid meteors streaked across San Francisco Saturday night; a WeatherBug video shows fireballs above the city's hills and bridges. Experts say higher elevations had the clearest views.

A viral clip shows a Hazie's staffer body‑slamming an unruly customer after a chaotic night in Hayes Valley.

The Berkeley Hat Company is closing after nearly 50 years on Telegraph Avenue, with its owner, Carol Lipnick, planning a final sale and a sidewalk party before retiring.

A fight outside Sylvester Greenwood Academy in Richmond turned violent Monday when a suspect fired at least one shot; the building was struck but no injuries were reported.

A California Street cable car stopped abruptly on Nob Hill, injuring more than a dozen riders. Two people were hospitalized and SFMTA says it will review the incident.

A fight outside a North Beach smoke shop Monday left one person stabbed and two men arrested. Police are asking witnesses to contact the SFPD tip line.