Alameda County DA joins a multi-state lawsuit against Uber over deceptive practices related to its subscription service, claiming misuse of negative option billing and misleading promotions.

Oakland Zoo says Zawadi, a young reticulated giraffe, was found dead on Monday; staff are mourning and have asked for privacy.

Three adults were hospitalized after a stabbing in SoMa near Sixth and Natoma; an adult man was arrested and the SFPD is asking for tips as the investigation continues.

More than 100 faith leaders chained themselves to ICE's San Francisco field office at 630 Sansome, blocking check‑ins and prompting federal arrests, organizers say.

Aurora School will absorb students and staff from Mills College Children’s School after Northeastern plans to close the campus program in June 2026.

A nonprofit partnership paid about $18.6M for the 86‑unit Fairways in East San Jose and plans repairs and energy upgrades with city and state financing. The purchase is aimed at preserving long‑term affordability.

Pasha Mediterranean filed a Placer County business notice for a Roseville location at 390 N Sunrise Ave; the owner says plans are in development with no date set.

Bridge Development Partners has listed Bridge Point Oakland — a 534K‑sf warehouse built on a remediated GE site — and its sale is being read as a test of Bay Area industrial demand.

bioMérieux will close its San Jose office and lay off 121 employees, according to a state WARN filing.

Richmond Police reported a shooting death on December 16, 2025; it is the city's fifth homicide of the year. They seek information to aid their investigation.

SFMTA staff proposed small meter hikes, a credit‑card surcharge and fare tweaks as the agency confronts a $300M+ gap. Some non‑safety parking fines would actually be lowered.

A paralyzed UC Berkeley senior has sued Phi Kappa Tau and others, alleging fraternity members moved her after a 14-foot Cal Day fall and failed to summon help.

A towed car flew off I‑580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday, landing on BART tracks and halting Blue Line service. Crews used a crane to clear the vehicle and trains ran on a single track with major delays.