Phones across San Francisco received an urgent early-warning for a 5.9 Nevada quake that was later removed from USGS records; federal scientists are investigating.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office reexamines a 1973 cold case double homicide, seeking public assistance to solve the deaths of Michael Marie Shane and Kathy Sue Pethel, whose journey began with hitchhiking in San Francisco.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Derrick Lew as the new police chief, a 20-year department veteran known for his law enforcement impact and areas of expertise.

Two people were injured in a rollover crash on South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, with non-life-threatening injuries. Firefighters and paramedics responded, and traffic was not majorly affected.

Francis Morato received a three-year prison sentence and Marvin Dismuke reached a plea deal proposing a maximum of five years for an assault outside a San Bruno bar in October 2023.

Santa Rosa Police arrested two men for illegal weapons possession, including a loaded, unregistered pistol and metal knuckles, during a search in Rohnert Park.

City staff warned of a widening $14.9M shortfall as sales-tax receipts slump, and presented cuts and other options to close ongoing budget gaps. Forecasts show persistent deficits into the late 2020s.

Pastasciutta, a new Italian bottega from the owners of Diavola, has opened in Geyserville selling housemade pasta, prepared dishes and holiday panettone. It’s a grab‑and‑go complement to the restaurant next door.

Milpitas City Council unanimously approved plans for a roughly 488,000‑sq‑ft Amazon same‑day delivery center at the old LifeScan campus, despite union objections. The site move clears entitlements but leaves legal and labor fights unresolved.

Petaluma's first Chick-fil-A opens Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at 5012 Petaluma Blvd N, promising roughly 70 jobs and a $25,000 donation to Redwood Empire Food Bank.

Axel Silverio Guzman Palomino was arrested in Santa Rosa for charges including possession of an assault weapon and child endangerment after a tip via the STOPit app.

Federal prosecutors say a Fresno-based CEO was arrested at SFO after his company allegedly billed the VA for roughly 10,000 false in‑home care claims totaling about $7 million.

Crescent Heights has begun lining up teams for a 67‑story tower at South Van Ness and Market, with permits filed and a potential 2027 start.