The Bay Area anticipates light rain this week with a more substantial storm system expected around December 21, impacting holiday travel and potentially bringing dense fog and thunderstorms.

Legal and financial claims threaten Anna Weinberg's stakes in Tosca Cafe and Leo’s Oyster Bar as she outlines comeback plans.

San Francisco celebrates the holiday season with the return of the Winter Walk near Union Square, featuring a pedestrian promenade, food trucks, a market, and live music.

Fannie Mae is relocating its San Francisco branch to Birmingham, Alabama, without forcing staff moves, in a strategic shift credited to collaborations involving Senator Tuberville, ex-President Trump, and FHFA's Bill Pulte.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV in San Jose, marking the city's 36th traffic death of the year. The driver was arrested for hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.

At Sather Gate, Berkeley’s Chabad lit the first Hanukkah candle and honored victims of the Bondi Beach attack as students and administrators stood together.

EBMUD has raised rates to fund a decade-long capital plan and a major ultraviolet overhaul at Orinda, leading to modest monthly increases for many East Bay households.

Kevin Epps was acquitted of murder but convicted of voluntary manslaughter and firearm possession in a 2016 shooting, with mixed reactions from supporters.

Council meets Tuesday to consider allowing the NFL use the Youth Soccer Park during Super Bowl week and a 4% Silicon Valley Power rate increase. Both items are on the year-end agenda.

November data shows a 11.6% increase in BART ridership, with over 4.4 million trips, boosted by new fare programs and peaks in airport and weekend travel. However, BART faces a $375 million budget gap despite the rise.

A gas pipe explosion destroyed a family home in Hayward, causing six injuries and prompting a community fundraising effort and an investigation into the response to the known gas leak.

Oakland enforces parking meters on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. to improve space turnover and support local businesses. The initial 30-day period will include warnings before fines are issued.

Eduardo Garcia Hernandez threatened individuals with a box cutter in a Home Depot lot, was subdued, and faces assault charges. No injuries were reported.