San Francisco's historic Jack's restaurant is reimagined by Skylight as a "civic salon" for influencers to connect, retaining nostalgic French bistro cuisine but focusing on private events and semi-public "power lunches."

A jury found Mark Stanley Personette guilty Thursday in the 1978 slaying of 15-year-old Marissa Harvey, a decades-old cold case that reopened after new DNA work. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 17.

Petaluma police issued a shelter-in-place advisory for the 200 block of South McDowell Blvd; residents were told to stay indoors and avoid the area.

Livermore police arrested 61-year-old Dennis Murders after K9 Drake alerted officers during a routine traffic stop, leading to the discovery of 13.5 grams of methamphetamine and multiple drug-related charges.

A surge in property‑tax appeals has created a backlog that could force San Francisco to pay more than $1 billion in refunds if state deadlines are missed. Homeowners and the city are bracing for budget consequences.

Carter's plans to close 150 stores across North America due to fiscal pressures and will cut 300 corporate jobs. The closures are part of a restructuring effort in response to higher tariffs.

Former Laney College football coach and current athletic director John Beam was shot on campus, leading to a lockdown and a search for the male suspect. His condition and shooter details were unknown.

A San Francisco penthouse formerly owned by the Levi Strauss family, renovated by tech entrepreneur Sreekanth Ravi, is listed for $18.5 million, featuring high-end finishes, expansive views, and luxurious amenities.

San José's Algarve Apartments groundbreaking offers 90 affordable homes, with $3 million DTSC funds helping transform a once-toxic site into low-income housing.

Mark Personette, 80, was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1978 case of Marissa Harvey, thanks to DNA technology and investigative work. He faces seven years to life in prison.

Facing a $50,000 shortfall due to NEA funding cuts, the San Francisco Cinematheque is at risk of lay-offs and halting operations, seeking donations to sustain its avant-garde film programming.

Elijah Gaudet was arrested by Santa Rosa Police for drug dealing, with narcotics and paraphernalia found during a traffic stop and apartment search involving an infant and two associates.

Synopsys will lay off about 10% of its workforce by fiscal 2026, following its $35 billion Ansys acquisition and muted revenue. The layoffs are part of a strategy to focus on growth areas and improve business efficiency.