A federal filing suggests State Sen. Aisha Wahab is weighing a run for California’s open 14th Congressional District, a move that could reshuffle local races.

A federal superseding indictment adds nine defendants to the Acosta Plaza RICO case, alleging 11 murders, 14 attempted murders and widespread drug and gun trafficking. The filing marks a new phase in a multi‑agency investigation.

Antioch Police resolved a standoff with a barricaded suspect, Matthew Britt, who was arrested following a family dispute and felony assault of a 25-year-old woman.

San Jose Police arrested an individual with an unserialized firearm and narcotics after evading officers near Coyote Creek Trail. This individual, also found to have outstanding warrants, has been booked into jail.

A traffic stop at a Chevron station in San Mateo led to Abhishek Prasher's arrest for a felony warrant, carrying a concealed stolen weapon and brass knuckles.

Owners filed permits to replace the long‑shuttered Empire Theatre with a nine‑story, 64‑unit rental building at 85 West Portal. Developers say they’ll seek streamlined state approvals and plan family‑sized units.

Two men exchanged gunfire in the Fairfield‑Vacaville station parking lot; both fled and no injuries were reported.

Masked robbers struck Gold Rush Jewelers in Novato Monday evening; a stolen Infiniti was later found abandoned and police are asking for tips.

New analysis shows the San Francisco ICE region recorded about 217 arrests per 100,000 non‑citizen residents in 2025 — the lowest in the nation. Experts point to sanctuary law and community resistance as key factors.

Ariel Pink is slated to play the Chapel this Friday, reigniting debate over his Jan. 6 attendance and a 2017 onstage controversy at the same venue.

A Berkeley councilmember is pushing to restore limited tear gas use for the police SRT in high‑risk incidents, prompting oversight and activist pushback. The Police Accountability Board will review the resolution before council consideration.

Flood warnings remain near Mark West Creek in Sonoma even as the Bay Area dries out. Hazardous surf and a late-week chill are on the way.

A retro burger bar opened in SoMa with smashburgers, poutine and a $23 burger-and-beer goal.