San Francisco Mayor proposes a law enforcement sobering center to address open-air drug use and increase treatment connections, with a new facility opening in spring.

San Leandro City Council Member Bryan Azevedo has pleaded not guilty to bribery and making false statements, with his trial set for January and possible 25-year sentence.

Santa Clara County sues a Milpitas care home business and its owners for alleged labor abuses, including severe wage theft and lack of proper licensing.

A man was arrested for vandalizing a PG&E building in Santa Rosa, causing significant damage. He faces charges including felony vandalism and burglary.

San Francisco police arrested suspect Enhao Lin, 39, on multiple charges after linking him to a series of shootings, seizing firearms and drugs from his residence.

The NWS San Francisco issued a High Wind Warning and advisories across the Bay Area for strong winds, with potential property damage and difficult travel conditions. Beach Hazards are also in effect with risks of sneaker waves and rip currents.

Twenty-five percent of UC San Diego's remedial math students couldn't solve "7 + 2 = _ + 6" on a placement test. Most had taken calculus in high school and earned A's, revealing a collapse in academic standards that has university faculty sounding the alarm.

A 49‑year‑old woman was arrested after an attack at Dreamland Playground in West Berkeley left a father protecting his 3‑year‑old. Court records show misdemeanor battery charges and a Thursday arraignment.

CORE Club amended its suit to add RICO counts against Transamerica Pyramid owners, alleging investor money was diverted to enrich developers and partners.

The Oscar James Residences, an affordable housing project with 112 units for low-income families, has opened in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point, reflecting environmental considerations and a commitment to community revitalization.

Waymo has begun routing its robotaxis onto select freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, promising faster trips and new curbside pickups in San José.

A man died in a suspected road rage incident in Castro Valley. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office seeks witnesses, and a suspect is arrested on suspicion of homicide.

A person was shot Wednesday at Skyline High School in the Oakland Hills; police detained juveniles and recovered firearms as investigators canvassed the campus.