Eight months after their last male gorilla died under anesthesia, the San Francisco Zoo is introducing Cecil—a Kentucky bachelor turned unlikely savior. The laid-back silverback arrives as the embattled zoo grapples with leadership chaos, frozen city funding, and a damning safety audit that called the 95-year-old facility "unsafe for animals and visitors."

UCSF is rewriting the city’s hospital map — turning St. Mary’s and Saint Francis into its own. Behind the new names lies a $430M gamble on neighborhood care.

The Bay Area is preparing for 'No Kings' rallies this weekend to protest President Trump's policies, with thousands expected to join in San Francisco.

San Francisco's Altman Siegel, a gallery that launched careers and championed some of the Bay Area's most uncompromising contemporary artists, is closing its doors for good this November. The closure signals a reckoning for mid-size galleries struggling to survive in an increasingly hostile market.

Downtown is booming again thanks to Dreamforce — but the city’s biggest tech event comes with a storm of politics, backlash, and billionaire drama.

Brentwood Police investigate a threat against Liberty High School and assure no credible danger, while increasing patrols and maintaining school safety.

Oakland Police are seeking help to find missing 78-year-old Robert Hard, who has medical issues. Last seen on Hanover Avenue, he is described as 6 feet tall, with brown hair and eyes. Tips can be directed to the Missing Persons Unit.

Vallejo, CA, records its fifteenth homicide after a woman is fatally shot on Maine Street; motives unclear, no arrests announced. Police seek community tips.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a garbage truck in San José, marking the city's 29th traffic fatality in 2025. The accident occurred early morning and is under investigation.

San José invites tech firms to create a Generative AI platform to enhance city services, prioritizing efficiency and security in alignment with its AI policies.

Monica Wylie joins San José ACS as Deputy Director, bringing her extensive animal welfare experience to lead Northern California's largest animal shelter starting October 26, 2025.

Mountain View Fire Chief Juan Diaz announces retirement after a transformative career, with achievements in public safety and diversity contributions highlighted by City Manager McCarthy.

Bay Area health officials encourage flu and COVID vaccinations for everyone over 6 months to bolster community immunity and prepare for the holiday season.