San Francisco Police seek public help in locating a missing dog and identifying a suspect after a 65-year-old man was assaulted and his pet dog went missing.

La Cigale replaced the tip line with a $140 all‑inclusive prix‑fixe and says staff now earn about $40 an hour with paid vacation.

Hai Van Le has been charged with murder and DUI in a fatal hit and run in San Francisco, entering a not guilty plea. Despite DA's concerns, Le was assigned home detention with conditions. The case is ongoing and tips are sought by authorities.

A Palo Alto dean was struck in a Mission hit-and-run and remains hospitalized with serious injuries; police are reviewing surveillance while community fundraising grows.

The NWS has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Bay Area beaches due to waves and rip currents; meanwhile, Tule fog affects visibility, and an atmospheric river may bring heavy rain and wind soon.

San Francisco‑born Marufuku Ramen will open in downtown Palo Alto at 374 University Ave, offering Hakata‑style tonkotsu bowls and a cocktail program in early 2026.

A new bar and event venue is headed to the former Castro/Duboce Triangle dive bar Lucky 13 at 2140 Market Street.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.

Intel signed a nonbinding term sheet to acquire Palo Alto’s SambaNova, a move that could accelerate Intel’s AI push and reshape the Bay Area chip scene. The agreement is preliminary and will face due diligence and regulatory review.

UCSF Benioff has added an Oakland‑based neonatal transport team to shorten emergency transfers for critically ill newborns across the Bay Area and Northern California.

Donors funneled roughly $1.5 billion this year, but only a sliver stayed in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties as homelessness and housing needs rise.

GM is reportedly eyeing Sunnyvale's Tech Corners to consolidate Bay Area offices, cutting its footprint from over 1 million to about 400,000 sq ft.

Alameda County deputies say callers are demanding about $900 for an ankle monitor to secure early release — the sheriff’s office warns the requests are a scam.