Detective fatally shoots man during commute, shutting down I-80 in Bay Area
A Richmond police detective shot and killed a man Thursday morning on Interstate 80, prompting the California Highway Patrol to close all of westbound lanes of the freeway during the morning commute and choking the major link between the Bay Area and Sacramento. Richmond police Lt. Donald Patchin said an officer in...
Mother killed by distracted driving on San Mateo Bridge: CHP
SAN MATEO, Calif. - A deadly Tuesday afternoon crash on the San Mateo Bridge has been attributed by the California Highway Patrol to distracted driving, in a tragic situation that killed a 54-year-old mother who had fled Venezuela for a better life in the Bay Area. What we know:. Her...
Peet’s Coffee Will Close Many Locations in the Bay Area. Here’s What We Know...
Peet's Coffee is preparing to close a significant number of cafes across the Bay Area by the end of January 2026, according to multiple reports and statements attributed to company spokespersons.
Several people arrested and assault rifle seized after sideshow in S.F.’s Outer Richmond, police...
Police arrested several people suspected of being involved in a sideshow in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond neighborhood over the weekend, officials said.
S.F. gig staffing company to pay $4.5 million to settle claims it deprived workers...
A San Francisco staffing firm will pay millions to settle a lawsuit brought by City Attorney David Chiu that claimed the company deprived its workers of benefits by misclassifying employees.
Indian Restaurant in San Francisco Recommended to Close After Routine Health Inspection
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on January 20 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The San Francisco health department carried out a health inspection at Clay Over Indian Restaurant on January 20. The restaurant was cited for...
These 9 California Restaurants Are Among the Top 100 in US, According to Yelp
California’s celebrated culinary scene earned national recognition, with several restaurants securing spots on Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants of 2026. Yelp, a community-driven platform, announced its 13th annual list of the best eateries across the nation for 2026, according to a company release. This year,...
13 Historic California Restaurants Still Serving Truly Great Food
Some places don’t just serve food – they preserve memories. Long before trends came and went, these beloved eateries were already perfecting recipes that have stood the test of time. From kitchens where techniques were learned by watching grandparents cook, to dining rooms that have witnessed countless celebrations,...
Masked ICE agents and random ID checks spread fear across LA
What many immigrant communities in California feared has now become reality. Early this year, the Department of Homeland Security warned of sweeping immigration enforcement across California—home to numerous sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. That warning is no longer abstract. ICE operations...
If your Bay Area home has skyrocketed in value, here’s the tough decision ahead
Soaring home prices have left many California homeowners with huge equity — and tough decisions. We explain the math on upgrading versus keeping a low mortgage rate, how to tap Prop 19 and more.
