The former Slim's spot at 333 11th St. will reopen as The Budda in January 2026, backed by Oakland rapper Budda Mack.

Two dogs died after stays booked through the Rover app, and owners say others were returned sick. The deaths have prompted an SFPD probe and social outrage.

The Fink turns part of the Historic Napa Mill into a nautically dressed cocktail bar — salvaged boats, heavy brass portholes and a vintage piano anchor the room. Live music and late-night hours give downtown Napa a new spot to linger.

San Francisco's SFMTA offers free Muni service on New Year's Eve until 5 a.m., with extended public transit options for celebrators, while BART and Caltrain also provide additional services.

"Tina – the Tina Turner Musical" is coming to Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, celebrating Tina Turner's life and featuring her greatest hits.

OpenAI is seeking a Head of Preparedness to tackle AI risks, a role requiring technical expertise and immediate immersion into complex safety challenges.

Akeem Web was arrested in Fairfield after an attempted robbery at a bakery and subsequent crimes, facing felony charges.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office seeks public help on the anniversary of Dana Ramm's unsolved 1986 death, posting an appeal on social media for leads.

San Francisco officials consider taking over the city's electricity distribution from PG&E following a major blackout, with proposed legislation to ease the creation of public utilities.

Flicker, a new Native American Health Center campus in Fruitvale, pairs a 20‑operatory dental clinic and a 300‑person cultural hall with 76 affordable apartments. Strong demand for the units highlights the Bay Area’s persistent housing and health‑access gaps.

A viral office door slam has focused attention on how family courts appoint outside lawyers and private adjudicators — and who ends up paying. Santa Clara judges announced narrow billing changes while critics press for deeper reform.

Storm-driven refills at San Luis Reservoir could erase thousands of acre‑feet Napa has been banking off‑site, officials warn. The city sold some reserves to reduce risk.

Robert “Bob” Wenzlau, 67, will be sentenced Jan. 8 after pleading no contest in a child‑exploitation case that began with an undercover probe. The plea carries sex‑offender registration and a tentative prison term under the agreement.