Kitava is opening a Walnut Creek outpost at the former Little Pear site, with co‑founder Bryan Tublin aiming for a late spring 2026 debut. The chain will bring gluten‑free, plant‑forward bowls and salads to downtown.

An Oakland man was stopped at San Quentin when police served a murder warrant linking him to a May 2022 killing, authorities report. He now faces murder, robbery and gun charges.

A multi-alarm blaze broke out Thursday at 1266 Hopkins Avenue in Redwood City; crews knocked it down and investigators were on scene. More details are pending.

A CHIS briefing shows food insecurity among Bay Area low‑income adults jumped sharply in 2024, with county rates varying widely and charities shifting operations.

San Francisco firefighters responded after the Seneca Hotel on Sixth Street caught fire; residents were evacuated and details remain limited.

Sforno, a tiny Hayes Valley pizzeria, is serving pizza a portafoglio — Naples’ folded street pie — along with panozzi and Neapolitan pies. Limited dough and three tables mean weekend sellouts.

A Novato man was arrested Wednesday after an alleged kidnapping of a 3‑year‑old. The child was found safe and the suspect is held on $500,000 bail.

The California DOJ found insufficient evidence to criminally charge SFPD officers in the May 19, 2022 Mariposa/Owens shooting that killed two men, while urging one narrow policy change.

An AI‑generated clip made by a BART sergeant depicted a Sikh officer with a pistol hidden in his turban, sparking an internal probe and calls for accountability.

A Bay Area man out on a federal gun case was arrested in Oakland after prosecutors say he offered to be an undercover officer's pimp; court filings show prosecutors moved to remand him ahead of sentencing.

An SB 330 application would put 110 modular homes on about 31 acres bordering Yosemite, prompting safety, cultural and environmental alarm from neighbors and tribal leaders. County documents and state rules mean the proposal will move forward through a contested review process.

Families at Browns Valley TK‑8 say they were blindsided after NVUSD announced a leadership change for Principal Meshach Osborne and have launched a petition.

Shangri‑La‑Dee‑Da, a 58‑acre Gilroy estate with a 14‑acre vineyard and full equestrian facilities, is listed at $10.5 million as a turnkey ranch and events venue. The property includes two homes, multiple arenas, ponds and miles of trails.