San Pablo Strip Mall Standoff Ends With Arrest After Two Gunpoint Robberies
San Pablo police posted photos saying a suspect was arrested after two gunpoint robberies; officers recovered the handgun used and booked the person into custody.
San Rafael Dredge Horror: Routine Fix Cited In Fire That Killed Mariner
An NTSB report found a maintenance lapse led to an engine-room blaze aboard the Dutra dredge Stuyvesant, killing a crew member and causing major damage.
Bay Area Braces for Wet and Windy Holiday Week, NWS San Francisco Forecasts Unsettled Weather Ahead
The NWS forecasts wet and windy conditions in the San Francisco Bay Area from December 22-26, including a Dense Fog Advisory for clear driving precautions.
Dogpatch Playland Arrives: Crane Cove Kids’ Zone And Dog Run Open After Donation Debacle
After months of donor‑funding turmoil, Crane Cove Park in Dogpatch opened two playgrounds and a dog run this weekend as the Port covered a funding gap. Neighbors and kids celebrated at a ribbon‑cutting while investigations into the nonprofit's finances continue.
Tri-Valley Teen Tech Whizzes Turn Homework Into Police Drones And Medical AI
Tri‑Valley high schoolers are building drones, AI and satellite maps that have already drawn police, funder and NASA attention. Their work shows how local STEM investment can move prototypes into pilots.
Quiet Berkeley Block Rocked By Deadly Late-Night Scooter Crash
A man was pronounced dead Saturday night after a suspected solo scooter crash on California Street near Addison in Berkeley. Police have called their fatal-crash team and the coroner.












