San Leandro Police and the Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Taskforce shut down a local "chop shop" and arrested a suspect, recovering stolen vehicles and a trailer.

San Francisco’s NaYa Dessert Cafe is opening at 620 Fourth St in downtown Davis and is targeting a mid-January 2026 debut with crepes, bingsu and milk teas.

The East Bay Regional Park District acquired 190 acres for Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, to enhance green spaces in Concord without cost, as part of a 2019 environmental mitigation agreement.

A San Francisco wrongful-death suit alleges ChatGPT fueled a Greenwich man's delusions that led to his mother's killing. The estate seeks damages and court-ordered safety fixes.

An 18-year-old charged in the death of a Castlemont High teacher returned to court Thursday as the city continues to debate police pursuit rules. The case will be watched closely for its policy implications.

A man convicted in a Menlo Park kidnapping and murder plot was denied parole at Pelican Bay. Victims testified remotely as the board ruled he remains a danger.

A former Harlem Globetrotter and Petaluma coach says his truck was defaced with swastikas and slurs; police reviewed the report but detectives say evidence is limited.

Goodthing’s two-story Palo Alto shop brings pistachio einspänners and Japanese-style cheesecakes to downtown with a full pastry kitchen. Early reviews praise the drinks and sweets despite premium prices.

San Francisco Fire Department now uses non-PFAS turnout gear, funded by FEMA and its budget. The move, supported by local stakeholders, aims to reduce health risks and aligns with the city's eco-friendly policies.

Lucky Foods cinnamon powder has been recalled after tests found elevated lead. Small 40g brown‑label pouches sold in California and 13 other states are affected.

Alameda County launched SHIFT, a pilot using pre‑approved designs to speed small affordable housing builds and lower per‑unit costs.

Grammy‑nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes was found stabbed at his Santa Monica home; police arrested and charged his son and the investigation is ongoing.

Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging nine people in three Oakland grow-house burglaries that prosecutors say ended in the 2023 killing of undercover Officer Tuan Le.