Pre-Dawn Eastshore Horror as El Cerrito Pedestrian Is Struck and Killed
A 57-year-old woman was killed after being struck mid-block on Eastshore Boulevard early Friday; police say the driver remained at the scene and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Napa Man Busted In Child Sex Abuse Materials Raid, Held On $100K Bail
A 64-year-old Napa man was arrested after sheriff’s detectives executed a search warrant in American Canyon; authorities say the probe involves allegations of CSAM and contact with a minor.
Rohnert Park Dad Says ICE Lockup Drove Him To Brink Of Self-Deport
A Rohnert Park father says 20 days in ICE custody after a missed app check-in pushed him to consider voluntary departure while his lawyer filed a habeas petition.
Bay Area's Stubborn Fog Gets a Breakup Date: Rain Returns Next Week After Three-Week Dry Spell
The Bay Area wakes to quarter-mile visibility and another foggy morning—but this time, there's an actual end in sight. After three weeks of stubborn tule fog and zero rainfall, meteorologists say the weather pattern is finally about to break, bringing storms back to the region by mid-next week.
San Mateo County Unveils Modernized Medical Center, Enhancing Healthcare Access and Seismic Safety
San Mateo County unveiled an expanded, renovated San Mateo Medical Center meeting seismic safety requirements and improving accessibility and integration of services.
San Francisco's Crane Cove Park Unveils New Play Areas and Dog Run, Enhancing Waterfront Amenities
Crane Cove Park in San Francisco expanded with new play areas for children and an off-leash dog run, enhanced by community collaboration and funding adjustments from the Port's Southern Waterfront Beautification Fund.
Truckee I-80 Bridge Swap Promises Smoother Rides, Slows Holiday Traffic First
Caltrans will shift eastbound I‑80 traffic onto a new bridge span near Lake Spaulding this week; lane reductions and 30‑minute delays are likely through Dec. 19.
Equal Parts Opens at 478 Green in North Beach
Equal Parts will open next Wednesday in the former Old Spaghetti Factory at 478 Green, bringing Mexico City–style seafood and mezcal cocktails to North Beach. Chef Melissa Perfit leads a shareable, seafood‑forward menu and a tequila/mezcal‑heavy drinks program.
Bay Area BART Fares to Increase by 6.2% in January 2026 Amid Efforts to Address Inflation and Operational Costs
BART fares in the Bay Area will increase by 6.2% in 2026 due to inflation and operational costs, aiming to raise $15.6 million despite cost-control efforts.
UPDATE: Alameda DA Ursula Jones Dickson Seeks Dismissal of Ex-Officer's Manslaughter Case, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Alameda County DA seeks to dismiss the manslaughter case against an officer for a 2020 shooting due to doubtful evidence and expert opinions supporting self-defense, which has upset the community.












