Fuzzy cuteness returned to downtown late last week for the 39th annual SF SPCA Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square. The beloved annual display brings adoptable puppies and kittens to the storefront windows at the corner of Stockton and O’Farrell streets.

An $88 million Silicon Valley estate, Villa de Verano, is on the market, featuring a design inspired by Lake Como and luxurious amenities such as sports complexes, a golf course, and elegant interiors.

The City of Hercules celebrates its 125th anniversary with a tree lighting event, inviting public participation in holiday festivities and community giving.

Acer announces leadership transition with Gregg Prendergast retiring and Chris Chiang and Germano Couy becoming co-presidents, focusing on innovation and AI.

Mountain View City Council approves a housing project on a historic bank site but denies developers an 8-year timeline extension, raising tensions and legal threats.

Steven Gaffney, 48, was convicted of vandalism and violating a court order after breaking into an Ocean Avenue laundromat and damaging a coin machine, according to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.

The Black Neighborhood nonprofit in Richmond distributed turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving, complemented by a benefit concert to raise funds for hunger relief.

The East Bay Regional Park District promotes Green Friday to encourage enjoying nature over shopping after Thanksgiving, waiving fees at their parks on November 28.

A U.S. District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from imposing conditions on disaster preparedness funding linked to immigration enforcement and abandoning diversity initiatives.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in San Ramon; Xiaojie Zhang was arrested as the suspect. Police found two firearms at Zhang's home and assured no community threat.

A Board committee advanced a waiver letting the mayor solicit private donations for downtown projects with limited transparency.

A car accident in Napa injured three and prompted a Mass Casualty Incident declaration, with multiple agencies responding. Investigations into the crash's cause are ongoing.

Oakland’s officer ranks are thin and the share of women in OPD has barely budged since 2021. The city has restarted academies and launched a task force, but big gaps remain.