Modesto’s Redwood Café was moved in sections to River Islands in Lathrop; crews have poured the foundation and a three-story rebuild is slated to open in early 2026.

Federal agents detained 87 commercial drivers across Southern California during coordinated Border Patrol and ICE operations as the state and feds clash over immigrant CDLs. The arrests come amid a broader review that has already prompted thousands of license cancellations and funding threats.

A Chimney Rock webcam captured two people throwing rocks at a resting elephant seal; park officials are asking for help to identify them. Investigators are reviewing livestream footage.

A retired UC Davis painter's seven-year mural sits unfinished after a fall left him with expressive aphasia. His daughter’s viral TikTok has made their home a focal point for a national conversation about language loss and care.

A software update and payment‑processor error left roughly 200 Bay Area customers temporarily charged 100x for gas; 7‑Eleven says it will issue refunds plus $500 payouts.

Sonoma couple Linda Shore and David Barker have spent years teaching hands-on science in Tibetan monasteries and building traveling exhibits that translate Western science into monastic classrooms.

Aaron Greenspan says a San Francisco judge’s Nov. 13 order included AI‑generated citation errors. His motion asks the court to correct the record and revive parts of his Musk suit.

A Cole Valley homeowner says two long-running in-law units are trapped by San Francisco's 7'6" ceiling rule, which could force $750K–$1M in retrofits.

San Bruno police are pressing for pay raises as contract talks stall before a Dec. 31 deadline. City leaders say budgets are tight and warn large increases could force cuts.

Solano County deputies arrested Flavio Zamora in Fairfield after a Dec. 17 search warrant uncovered alleged child pornography; the FBI assisted and the probe is ongoing.

A Flood Watch has been issued for the North Bay, San Francisco, with heavy rain forecasted, posing flood and wind-related risks for the region including potential power outages and hazardous marine conditions.

Instacart settled with the FTC for $60 million over claims of deceptive fees and marketing, including hidden costs and issues with its membership program. The company denies wrongdoing but faces share drops and scrutiny.

Gizela Ho, Rich Table’s chef de cuisine, will open Good Morning 96 — a casual, produce-first, shareable restaurant inspired by Guam and Hong Kong.