California's SB 276 bill aims to curb the sale of stolen goods in San Francisco by allowing city officials to issue citations and confiscate items without proof of purchase.

The campaign to recall Contra Costa DA Diana Becton halted after missing the deadline for required signatures. The effort cited Becton's alleged failure to prosecute crime adequately.

San Francisco's Collective Impact dodged a ban on city contracts despite being involved in a corruption scandal, as an administrative law judge, Andrea McGary, allowed it to receive public funds again.

The SF Chronicle reports the deaths of a family of four in San Francisco, with noted financial struggles and no signs of a struggle at the scene. The SFPD is investigating the incident.

Cupertino's homeless population surged by 110.4% from 2023 to 2025, marking the largest increase in Santa Clara County. Local authorities stress the need for more services amidst the broader crisis of persistent homelessness in the region.

The man who engineered Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset victory drew hundreds to The Chapel Wednesday with plans to topple Nancy Pelosi. But the $200 million tech entrepreneur who helped defeat SF's only socialist supervisor may have burned bridges he now needs.

Local authorities responded to an anonymous threat at Bridge School, initiating "Secured Campus" mode; no active threat was found, and normal activities resumed. The investigation continues.

Bay Area to face weather change with forecasted rain and thunderstorms. NWS San Francisco advises preparation for wind and rain, including securing decorations and clearing gutters.

The couple behind Alex the Great, the 30-pound therapy rabbit who became a Bay Area celebrity, are opening SF's first bunny cafe at Ghirardelli Square this November—but animal welfare advocates say the venture exploits the very creatures it claims to help. With rabbit rescues divided and regulators watching closely, the cafe faces scrutiny before serving its first latte.

Poppy & Claro is opening in downtown San Jose, offering California-inspired cuisine with a New York twist, serving everything from coffee to cocktails.

Caltrain's electric trains now return power to the Bay Area grid, with a new deal compensating them for the renewable energy supplied, potentially saving millions in energy costs.

Sonoma County announces the reopening of North Fitch Mountain Road on Oct. 10, after extensive landslide repairs, improving access for residents and emergency services.

The DEA's operation against the Sinaloa Cartel led to 617 arrests and the seizure of drugs, currency, and firearms, as part of a U.S.-led global effort.