The hulking concrete box at Polk and Jackson that triggered a three-year grocery store war and nearly prompted a neighborhood-wide chain ban will become a Fitness SF. The saga reveals everything wrong with how San Francisco develops property—or doesn't.

KitKat, a beloved bodega cat, was reportedly killed by a Waymo autonomous vehicle in the Mission District, raising concerns over self-driving car safety.

Oakland's Fruitvale district is hosting its 30th Día de los Muertos festival with precautions against immigration enforcement, including trained volunteers and a legal aid pavilion.

Four people were arrested in Modesto for a home invasion and may be linked to a similar incident in Union City, as both involved a white Ford Taurus. Union City Police seek information on the case.

A high-speed chase involving San Bruno Police and a teenage suspect ended with GPS tracking, spike strips, and the suspect's arrest after crashing a stolen vehicle.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in San Francisco for the sexual assault of a child in Golden Gate Park, facing charges including sexual battery and kidnapping.

San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie announces the "Winter of Music," featuring electronic acts like Skrillex and Swedish House Mafia at venues including Moscone Center and Pier 80.

Two avian flu outbreaks in Sonoma County have resulted in the culling of tens of thousands of ducks and the loss of over 231,000 birds, prompting increased industry vigilance and biosecurity measures.

A vehicle fire in San José spread to multiple buildings, displacing residents and causing extensive damage. Firefighters controlled the blaze with no reported injuries.

East Bay Firearms in Livermore was burglarized for the third time in two years, with the latest theft involving a car ramming into the store and the loss of $40,000 worth of firearms.

A Fairfield man was arrested for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, with the Solano County Sheriff's Office executing a search warrant and finding evidence at his residence.

A courier involved in cash delivery scams in Sonoma County has been arrested following a sting operation by property crime detectives and Windsor Police.

Seven people were arrested for an armed robbery in San Pablo involving assault and theft of clothing from a seller who met a buyer online. Two firearms and stolen items were recovered.