A DUI-related crash on New Year's in San Mateo led to felony charges for a local resident after causing injury. Police stressed the dangers of driving under the influence of any impairing substance.

San Francisco is experiencing flooding due to king tides and storm surges, with the NWS San Francisco issuing Coastal Flood Warnings and advisories, including high winds and possible thunderstorms.

The family of a Palo Alto man who drowned says the lone lifeguard was untrained and unsupervised; the case goes to trial next Monday and could carry eight‑figure stakes.

A Cotati DUI stop on Dec. 27 led officers to a loaded, unserialized 3D‑printed handgun and multiple bags of cocaine; the driver was booked on weapons and drug counts.

Two former Providence Foundation staffers were arraigned after prosecutors say they funneled more than $115,000 in city funds through false invoices for work at the Oasis Family Shelter.

A veteran Oakland teacher is accused of killing a man outside a July Fourth party. Court filings and support letters show conflicting accounts of the night.

A 9th Circuit panel ruled California's open‑carry ban unconstitutional in a 2–1 decision, targeting a population rule that covers most urban counties. The state is weighing rehearing and appeals.

The Trident, Sausalito’s long-running waterfront restaurant, quietly closed on New Year’s Eve after 127 years. Owner Bob Freeman cited slow tourism, rising costs and a failed sale.

A two-vehicle crash on Friday evening at Mission and Onondaga involved 12 people; four were taken to hospitals and SFPD says the cause is under investigation.

Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a 1.5% recycling fee (capped at $15) on products with non‑removable batteries. Officials say proceeds will fund safer collection and recycling.

Victoria Kafka Jones, 34, was found dead at the Fairmont San Francisco on New Year’s Day; authorities say the Medical Examiner is investigating.

Ruby Lou's, a new dining and entertainment venue, is set to open in Walnut Creek, offering a mix of arcade games, retro decor, and an eclectic menu catering to both families and adults.

A Marin Housing Authority lawsuit says loans and a reverse mortgage on a Marin City BMR townhouse violated program rules, prompting a potential repurchase. Mediation is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026.