Judge Amit Mehta heard arguments on whether Trump can claim presidential immunity for Jan. 6. The decision could decide whether lawmakers and officers can pursue civil damages.

The San Francisco Giants have acquired the historic Curran Theatre, uniting sports with arts and pledging to maintain its cultural legacy in the city.

Federal grand jury indicts individuals and companies in customs evasion scheme costing the U.S. $109M. Charges include conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.

Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesús will headline Berkeley Rep’s reimagined All My Sons, running Feb. 20–Mar. 29, 2026.

The Oakland Police Department's Ceasefire Unit made multiple arrests and confiscated illegal firearms in two incidents, emphasizing their role in reducing gun violence.

A dispute over an unleashed dog in Vallejo led to an armed confrontation and the arrest of a man after police found unregistered firearms in his vehicle.

San Francisco introduces tougher penalties for illegal sideshows, increasing fines and law enforcement efforts to curb disruptive street stunt events.

A former FBI supervisory agent has been released after about 30 months and entered a San Francisco plea tied to laundering bribe money; his wife faces conditional dismissal.

A man was arrested for the theft of a French Bulldog named Hank in the Castro district; the SFPD continues to investigate, urging the public to provide any information.

Federal prosecutors say a Fresno resident threatened to kill a Langley man and sent a photo of the victim’s car; RCMP and the FBI worked together to secure charges.

Bedrock Restaurant Group filed for a Type 47 license at 625 N. Sixth St in Japantown, signaling a new food-and-drink concept for San Jose.

A state panel found California law lets prosecutors use gendered evidence to undercut women’s self‑defense claims and urged judges to screen that material before juries.

Oakland won nearly $36 million in state climate funds to build an affordable housing project at 285 12th Street and to install protected bike lanes and bus-only lanes across downtown.