A speeding car went the wrong way near Bernal and Nevada; Pleasanton police say the driver was arrested for suspected DUI and injuries were minor.

The California Department of Education told Tahoe‑Truckee to move its high‑school sports into the California federation after Nevada tightened transgender‑athlete rules, touching off fights over travel and fairness.

A Reddit clip showing raw meat deliveries at Maiwand Market in Fremont sparked online alarm. The manager and the supplier say procedures were followed and invited inspection.

The NWS San Francisco forecasts a week of heavy rain in the Bay Area, beginning Friday, with consecutive rainstorms posing risks of flash floods, poor drainage, and river flooding. Travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions.

UCSF has purchased 409 and 499 Illinois in Mission Bay — including the former FibroGen tower — to relocate its School of Dentistry and expand clinical training. Plans call for renovations to begin next year and a phased opening by 2029.

Dave Chappelle will headline Chase Center on Feb. 7, 2026 during Super Bowl weekend. The phone-free arena show goes on sale Friday at noon via Ticketmaster.

A UC Berkeley student was charged after antisemitic graffiti targeted families at University Village in Albany, prompting a police probe and city cleanup.

San Francisco Police detained six suspects responsible for over $52K in retail thefts and damage after a detailed investigation by its Organized Retail Crime Task Force.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie reflects on his first year in office, noting crime reduction and the implementation of technology in law enforcement, but faces criticism for his methods in addressing homelessness and economic challenges.

San Francisco's Planning Commission now requires permits for exterior drone testing in PDR zones, a move resulting from DoorDash's drone activities and concerns about privacy and employment in diverse socioeconomic areas.

A new California law requires landlords to supply a working stove and refrigerator for most leases starting Jan. 1, 2026, and sets recall and repair deadlines.

One person was shot in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue; police say the victim was airlifted with moderate injuries and is expected to survive.

A Union City woman pleaded not guilty after an arraignment on charges including attempted murder and stalking tied to a late‑November San Ramon shooting.