Palo Alto police are investigating a hate crime involving racist graffiti at a local park, calling for public assistance in the case. No suspects have been identified yet.

A fire at Avenue Liquor Store in Redwood City claimed two lives; firefighters discovered the bodies during efforts to control the blaze. Investigations are ongoing.

Transgender sex worker Leniyah Butler was sentenced to five years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of a client, with the case addressing issues of transgender rights and sex worker challenges.

Berkeley City Council voted 8-1 to encrypt police radios, raising transparency concerns while following state mandates to protect sensitive information, as an alternative, an online call log with up to a 30-minute delay will be provided.

San Francisco's Breda light rail vehicles end service next week after 30 years, with scheduled farewell events. They will be replaced by Siemens LRV4 trains.

A San Francisco vintage store, the Future Past, claims Banana Republic copied their unique jean design, involving sashiko stitching. The design was removed from Banana Republic's website amid the controversy.

Former Santa Clara apartment manager arrested for identity theft and drug offenses, with detectives finding fraudulent credit cards, drugs, and victims' personal data.

A fire engulfed an apartment in Redwood City; all residents were evacuated. Eliaser HernandezValadez was later arrested, facing charges including arson. Police seek more information.

Vallejo Police arrested a driver with a suspended license for possession of a stolen firearm and methamphetamine after a traffic stop for driving without license plates.

K-9 unit "Tango" and the San Rafael Police discovered drugs and paraphernalia during a traffic stop leading to Edgar Aguilar's arrest for possession with intent to sell.

SF Bay Area is set to experience a storm with strong gusts and heavy rain Tuesday night through Wednesday, with potential for power outages and difficult driving conditions.

The same San Francisco market where homes sat unsold for months just last year has exploded back to life, with properties now disappearing in three weeks or less—twice as fast as the rest of the country. The culprit isn't a mystery: it's billions in AI money flooding into workers' pockets before companies even go public.

United Airlines announces its largest ever summer schedule at SFO for 2026 with over 300 daily flights, including 28 new ones, as it marks its centenary and SFO undergoes a $2.6 billion modernization.