An individual was arrested in Antioch for impersonating a police officer, using a red Ford F-150 with red and blue lights to pull over drivers. The Antioch Police are investigating and seeking public information.

The Bay Area is facing minor coastal flooding and a cold snap, with advisories from the NWS for flood and chilly temperatures that pose risks, especially for the unhoused. Weather is expected to be dry with no significant rain forecasted.

A doctor who treats car crash victims spent weeks analyzing Waymo's safety data and concluded the company's robotaxis are so much safer than human drivers that blocking them is unethical. His timing is remarkable: the op-ed dropped the same week federal regulators opened an investigation into Waymo vehicles repeatedly blowing past stopped school buses full of children.

Michelin plans to start awarding one‑to‑three “grapes” to wineries in 2026. Napa and Sonoma producers could face fresh market pressure and new attention.

Tahoe Donner will open a new downhill lodge for the 2025–26 season, with expanded dining, a large sun deck, an indoor kids’ ski-school space and improved lift access. The building is scheduled to open with the resort on Dec. 19.

A Fairfield man, Matthew Rios, was arrested for CSAM possession after a multi-agency operation found evidence at his home. The ongoing investigation could lead to more charges.

A Meta engineer’s viral tweet claims a Polymarket whale made over $1M betting on Google search trends. Now the internet is asking: insider trading or absurd luck?

El Tucan Tacos and Beer has opened on the San Rafael waterfront, bringing charbroiled Tijuana‑style tacos, new seafood tacos and eight local beers on tap. The former Pier 15 space now seats roughly 120 indoors and out.

Morgan Hill Police arrested a man for a burglary at Pho Saigon Restaurant after local business owners reported suspicious activity and surveillance footage identified the suspect.

A vigilant Gilroy Target manager aided police in arresting a suspect linked to two assaults after the Gilroy Police Department issued a social media alert about the suspect.

California is set to revise its DMV rules to allow testing and deployment of driverless trucks on highways, potentially starting 2026, amidst debate between tech companies and the Teamsters Union.

Oakland police say they’ve cut ties with a defunct local Crime Stoppers group and will no longer offer cash rewards — leaving at least one tipster unpaid and families worried. The move raises questions about oversight and whether the city will replace the program.

Derral Robi, 49, has been charged with murder and several firearm offenses by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office following a fatal SoMa neighborhood shooting.