Petaluma police arrested Sean Foster for indecent exposure, drug influence, and violating supervision terms after his lewd act at a local shopping center.

Vallejo Police arrested a 25-year-old man for alleged child sexual exploitation involving a juvenile met through social media.

A major drug and firearm bust in East Oakland by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office resulted in the arrest of William Mustain and the seizure of narcotics, weapons, and cash.

Five 10th graders from Montgomery High School caused $5,000 in damages at a closed middle school; Santa Rosa Police arrested them for felony vandalism and burglary.

The National Weather Service San Francisco warns of dense fog, hazardous beach conditions, and minor coastal flooding in the Bay Area, with advisories in effect through Saturday.

A Mission pop‑up called Nâu Coffee is selling out pandan, salted‑egg and egg coffees, turning Bernal Cutlery into a line‑inducing stop while the founders plan a permanent shop.

Blue Bottle will open a Mission Rock café next Monday at 300 Toni Stone Crossing, joining a growing roster of waterfront eateries. The outpost will run morning-to-afternoon hours for neighborhood and office crowds.

Federal filings say a Danville event planner and others used Super Bowl tickets and a prepaid “bank” of gift cards to steer which wines appeared on California grocery shelves. The charges connect producers, a major distributor and retail buyers.

The San Francisco Street Food Festival returns this weekend after a five-year hiatus, featuring diverse culinary talents from La Cocina's incubator program.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launches "AI for All," partnering with tech giants to offer free AI education to residents, aiming for equality and preparation for the AI-driven future.

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink opens in Union Square, San Francisco, becoming a hub for holiday activities and local business engagement, alongside economic revival efforts.

A massive Bayview logistics plan cleared a committee while supervisors advanced new rules to protect longtime storefronts, exposing a split at City Hall. The moves set up a full‑board clash over development and small businesses.

Stanford Health Care paused new Medicare telehealth bookings amid the federal shutdown, affecting many Peninsula seniors and prompting scheduling changes.