1 killed, more than 20 poisoned from death cap mushrooms in California, officials say
California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children. "Death cap mushrooms contain potentially deadly toxins that can lead to liver failure."
Bay Area police investigate ‘suspicious’ death
Police were investigating a suspicious death Saturday afternoon on a small cul-de-sac in Hercules, according to officials.
Suspect Arrested After Stabbing at SF General Hospital; Victim Hospitalized
On December 4, 2025, San Francisco Police responded to a stabbing at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. The incident happened at about 1:39 p.m. The suspect, 34-year-old Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi, was detained by the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
Marina’s reaction to Safeway tower plans: ‘Along comes this behemoth right on the waterfront’
Plans to put a 25-story apartment complex on San Francisco’s Marina District sparked concerns about a future where the city’s waterfront is ringed by tall housing structures.
Man charged with murder in fatal SoMa shooting, San Francisco DA says
Surveillance video allegedly shows the 49-year-old man pulling a gun, prompting the victim to run, and later firing multiple rounds after the victim fell and got back up.
Atmospheric rivers could bring 10 straight days of rain to these West Coast cities
Forecasts have already emerged for some areas in Western Washington ahead of next week's storms, indicating the likelihood of flooding conditions. Residents along a major portion of the West Coast may experience 10 unbroken days of rain as a collection of atmospheric rivers fuel storms expected to make landfall in...
Alameda’s Guaranteed Income Recipients See Improvements in Finances and Beyond
Independent data on the first year of Rise Up Alameda, a guaranteed income pilot program, showed that recipients reported improvements in their financial well-being, mental health, and sense of community, with no negative effect on employment.
Oakland hires new top official for economic development and technology
A South Bay government official with a background in business and technology will join Oakland as an assistant city administrator later this month. Chuck Baker comes to Oakland from the city of Santa Clara, where he held a similar title and oversaw both the Levi’s Stadium and the Santa Clara Convention Center....
Oakland Zoo writes a love letter to its community in Glowfari exhibit
The zoo has written a glowing love letter to the city of Oakland, in its new exhibit: The Future of Oakland.
South San Francisco Woman Arrested for Vandalism and Theft at Hillsdale Mall in San...
Yesterday, the San Mateo Police Department arrested a 40-year-old South San Francisco resident, Valissa Guzman Lopez, after she was caught allegedly committing multiple acts of vandalism and theft. According to a social media post by the San Mateo Police Department, authorities responded to a report of a suspicious...
