Union Square welcomes holidays with annual tree lighting
San Francisco’s iconic tree lighting in Union Square returned for its 36th year, signaling a brighter outlook for the city’s downtown.
San Mateo County Sheriff: public interview held in Redwood City
Residents in San Mateo County had their chance to ask questions directly to the candidates for the county's next sheriff.
Counting down to FIFA World Cup, Santa Clara planning activities to engage locals
In Santa Clara, they're counting down the hours until next summer's FIFA World Cup. And while the matches are still a long way off, FIFA fever is already here.
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits.
Enjoyable Veteran's Day weather precedes mid-week storm
Veteran's Day will offer our final day of unseasonably warm temperatures before stormy weather returns, bringing heavy rain, breezy to windy conditions and snow to the Sierra on Wednesday into Thursday.
18 passengers being evaluated after people mover hits dock at Dulles Airport
A mobile lounge transporting passengers to Concourse D at Dulles Airport struck the dock at an angle on Monday afternoon, injuring 18 people.
San Francisco family murder-suicide confirmed by medical examiner's office
The medical examiner's office has confirmed the family of four, found inside a San Francisco home last month, died as a result of a murder-suicide.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
Alleged porch pirate in women's clothing busted after surveillance video goes viral: 'Particular look'
A suspected porch pirate clad in women’s clothing was busted last week after surveillance video caught the suspect stealing packages from Alabama homes.
Road rage fight turns deadly in Castro Valley
A fight following an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend turned deadly, authorities said.
New Sprouts grocery store coming to this East Bay city
A fast-growing specialty grocer is opening a new store in the East Bay.
Small plane reportedly bringing Hurricane Melissa relief to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood; 2 dead
Two people are dead after a small plane that was reportedly heading to Jamaica to bring Hurricane Melissa aid to victims crashed in a Florida neighborhood on Monday.
College pre-med student killed in hit-and-run while jogging: authorities
A University of Kansas student was killed in a hit-and-run while she was jogging, according to local police.
Woman, ex-boyfriend charged in Hayward cold case slaying
A woman and her former boyfriend have been charged in the cold case killing of her children’s father more than 30 years ago in Hayward.
Belva Davis: Honoring her life and legacy
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at Grace Cathedral Church in San Francisco on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Belva Davis — the pioneering Bay Area journalist who broke barriers as the first African American woman to appear on television in the western United States.
KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s cause of death revealed
KISS guitarist Ace Frehley died last month at the age of 74. His cause of death has been revealed.
Watch: Bank robber fakes limp, then runs off after Louisiana heist
Police in Slidell, Louisiana, are searching for a man who faked a limp and wore a neck brace and cane to disguise himself during a bank robbery.
Foul play feared in search for missing woman in Santa Cruz County
Investigators in Santa Cruz County are searching for a missing 35-year-old woman who they fear may be a victim of foul play.
Data reveals most popular baby names of 2025, trends that will influence names in 2026
New data is revealing the most popular baby names of 2025, along with trends that will influence baby names in 2026.
Missing 10-year-old San Francisco boy found, police say
Update: The 10-year-old boy was found, SFPD said, just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday.