David Sedaris will perform at Berkeley Rep, reading unpublished essays from his upcoming collection "THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE." The shows run from January 3-11, with different content nightly, a Q&A, and a book signing.

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ nightclub Oasis is saved from closing by a substantial donation from philanthropists Mary and Mark Stevens, allowing it to purchase its building and plan for a vibrant future.

San Francisco's Richmond District residents are disturbed by loud PG&E generators after a power outage, with noise levels reaching 100 decibels and no clear end-date communicated for their operation.

The Port of Oakland experienced a 4.1% dip in cargo movement in November with a slight increase in exports and a decrease in imports, indicating seasonal adjustments and market changes.

The Caldecott Tunnel has reopened following storm damage to transformers, with traffic diverted until repairs were made. Temporary generators restored operation.

Shooting at a San José business left one man dead and three others injured; the suspect(s) remain at large. Police are investigating the city's 26th homicide of the year.

Police in Santa Rosa arrested felon Robert Penister Jr. after a chase; they found him with a loaded gun. He faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a felon. His bail was set at $750,000.

A Deep Origin‑led consortium won up to $31.7M from ARPA‑H; La Jolla’s Sanford Burnham Prebys will help build AI and tissue models to predict toxicity and speed drug development.

Surveillance footage from Peter’s Bakery shows a man wrecking equipment and tackling a customer; the bakery says about $2,000 in damage was done and the suspect remains at large.

A judge dismissed the murder charge against Isaac Landry in the Emeryville killing tied to a San Pablo Avenue confrontation. The alleged shooter remains charged.

Chilly weather and a dry spell are expected in the Bay Area, with clear skies and cooler temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service San Francisco. Conditions are set to improve for mariners by Monday.

Fieldwork Brewing Co. is opening new venues in San Francisco's Mission Rock area, including an outdoor beer garden and a taproom, despite a national decline in craft beer sales.

A developer warned Los Gatos leaders the town could face major legal bills if it blocks his 13‑story, 119‑unit Vista Capri proposal while the council counters it is processing the application.