Pleasanton police arrested a 26-year-old after tracing a Hertz rental to follow‑home robberies that targeted people leaving a San Leandro dispensary. Authorities say she faces fraud warrants in multiple states.

A passenger on a Southwest flight from San Francisco to Nashville says a fellow traveler exposed himself and touched them; police arrested the suspect at BNA and he's being held on $25,000 bond.

BAHFA approved a preservation deal for the Meridian on 400 Canal St., converting at least 60 units to affordable homes and funding repairs.

Two people were found shot to death in a Concord home and a third person was arrested. Police say there is no active threat as detectives investigate.

A 52-year-old man was shot Tuesday evening in San Francisco's Bayview near McKinnon and Toland; police say his injuries are not life-threatening and suspects remain at large.

An unplanned PG&E outage cut power to roughly 3,600 Richmond District customers on Dec. 31; crews restored service by mid‑afternoon amid a week of disruptions.

Thrive City at Chase Center hosted a family-focused Kwanzaa and "Noon Year’s Eve" celebration Wednesday, mixing Afrobeats, West African dance, crafts and a midday countdown. The outdoor program was moved inside because of rain but kept a festive, community tone.

The Bay Area is facing severe weather, with a Coastal Flood Advisory due to high tides and strong winds. The National Weather Service forecasts flooding, heavy rain, and thunderstorms through the weekend.

Investor materials show OpenAI averaged about $1.5M in stock‑based pay per employee across roughly 4,000 staff, a scale reshaping retention and investor math in San Francisco.

As 2025 comes to a close, here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a cafe prepares to open, a Thai spa opens, a barbershop moves, and a former coffee shop hits the market.

The One Group Hospitality plans to open 10 new Benihana locations in the Bay Area, including franchises, joint ventures, and express formats, with a target of $8 million in annual sales per spot.

San Francisco's Chief Medical Examiner seeks help identifying an unidentified deceased woman found on May 18, 2025, with red hair, green eyes, and unique tattoos.

Isabella Alcaraz faces a lawsuit for $9,500 in unpaid rent at her former pet shop, despite claiming no outstanding rent. The new owner struggles with the shop's condition and eviction.