Two individuals were arrested for stealing specialty cigar lighters worth $10,000 from a San Mateo business after one distracted an employee while the other stole the items. They face burglary and conspiracy charges.

The National Weather Service warns of hazardous beach and ocean conditions in the San Francisco/Bay Area through Saturday, urging caution due to strong currents, high tides, and a Coastal Flood Advisory.

The woman who shattered the marble ceiling and became Congress's most powerful fundraiser is stepping aside after nearly four decades—and the battle to succeed her is already shaping up to be one of San Francisco's nastiest political fights in memory.

Macy's and TMG Partners are evaluating the redevelopment of the Union Square flagship store in San Francisco, exploring potential changes including housing conversion, amid a broader context of retail closures and downtown revitalization.

State filings show HPE, Hitachi Vantara and Sunnyvale‑based Cepheid are trimming staff across Silicon Valley, adding to a continuing wave of tech layoffs.

Santa Rosa recently announced the 2025–2027 Art Walk, a two-year public art experience featuring interactive installations by national and local artists, aiming to transform city streets into an engaging art gallery.

The Brentwood Police face allegations of misconduct after Yolanda Ramirez, 72, died following her arrest. Her family claims mistreatment by the police led to her death and has filed a wrongful death claim.

A car crash involving a Tesla in Santa Rosa caused a major power outage and the driver, Anthony Turnbull, was arrested for DUI after fleeing the scene.

A community mourns the death of a neighborhood cat, KitKat, killed by an autonomous Waymo vehicle, igniting debate and calls for local regulation of self-driving cars in San Francisco's Mission District.

The Port of Oakland reported 86% of its electricity in 2024 came from renewable and zero-carbon sources, almost doubling California's target. They've also agreed to a 20-year energy storage deal to support clean energy goals.

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes found in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara raise local disease transmission risks; residents urged to prevent breeding by eliminating standing water.

A Muni-involved collision at Market and Sansome delayed the F Market line Wednesday; outbound cars switched back at the Ferry Building and riders were urged to use the Market Street subway.

A nonprofit called WeHope will run the Arena Hotel in San Jose starting Dec. 1 under a short-term $2.7M city grant. Residents say they hope the change will speed moves into permanent housing.