A 15-year-old girl was arrested for organized retail theft at a Target in Colma and resisted detainment by loss prevention officers before police apprehended her.

The National Weather Service has issued warnings for hazardous beach conditions in the Bay Area with sneaker waves and strong currents expected through Sunday evening.

Macy's Union Square in San Francisco will not host Santa Claus this holiday season, breaking a near-80-year tradition, with Santa instead touring nationally.

San Jose's new Holiday Lights at Discovery Meadow features festive displays and multiple themed zones, supporting local charities, running nightly until January 4.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta ordered Oakland fundraising platform Flipcause to halt operations after regulators say it delayed roughly $500,000 in donations. The order demands a full accounting and could free funds for struggling nonprofits.

Caltrans announced construction on San Francisco's 19th Avenue, starting December 2025, expected to disrupt traffic with lane closures and bus stop relocations.

San Mateo Police made an arrest on an outstanding warrant during a routine downtown patrol, emphasizing community partnership in maintaining public safety.

A UC Berkeley student, George Salinas, drowned at an off-campus fraternity party, leading to repercussions for the fraternity and a focus on safety at college events.

Vallejo Police arrested a man with a firearm who tried evading cops after almost hitting a vehicle with his Prius. The chase ended at his home. He's a convicted felon with an expired license.

The shelter-in-place order in Novato was lifted after a reported shooting and pursuit of a trespassing suspect; no injuries or firearm were found, but the suspect remains at large.

A man, 90, crashed his vehicle into the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, injuring himself seriously. Alcohol may be a factor; police are investigating. The café is temporarily closed due to the incident.

San Francisco volunteers provided over 4,000 meals to seniors on Thanksgiving, with the Salvation Army and GLIDE Memorial Church spearheading efforts amid increased demand for food assistance.

City planners say the developers’ 1,700‑unit pitch for the 115‑acre Pleasant Hills site won't meet RHNA targets; neighbors and advocates are clashing over scale, trees and affordability.