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1+ hour, 1+ min ago (102+ words) San Jose police Monday morning said they have made an arrest in the shooting at the Valley Fair mall that occurred on Black Friday. Suspect in Valley Fair shooting arrested, San Jose police say San Jose police Monday morning said they have made an arrest in the shooting at the Valley Fair mall that occurred on Black Friday. "Ladies and gentlemen, we got him. Last night SJPD located and arrested the suspect responsible for the triple shooting at Valley Fair Mall that occurred on November 28th," SJPD said in a social media post. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are...

2+ hour, 58+ min ago (129+ words) BART says it has a plan to ensure riders feel safe as they travel to events this holiday season, and the agency says that plan is already working. BART says it has a plan to ensure riders feel safe as they travel to events this holiday season, and the agency says that plan is already working. BART's police chief on Monday morning spoke with NBC Bay Area about increased patrols by uniformed officers that riders will see on all trains and at all 50 stations. BART police Chief Kevin Franklin said riders can expect those increased patrols to continue through the holiday season. He said as of October, crime on BART was down 45% overall, and violent crime has dropped 32%. Kris Sanchez has more in the video above....

4+ hour, 34+ min ago (354+ words) VarsityScape and USA Launching Pad have provided an opportunity for African universities to send students directly into Silicon Valley through a new partnership. The collaboration launches the US Market Access Program, a co-branded initiative that gives African student entrepreneurs and university innovation teams exposure to leading U.S. technology hubs, including Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, and Austin. Students will interact with U.S. founders, investors, accelerators, and industry experts, and receive guidance on refining products, pitches, and business models for global relevance. They will also undergo readiness assessments to help universities identify ventures suited for cross-border growth. Grace Idiare, VarsityScape's co-founder and COO, said the exposure is designed to reshape how students think about innovation.Universities want to produce graduates who can compete internationally. Time spent in ecosystems like Silicon Valley or New York gives students clarity, confidence, and a global perspective that…...

13+ hour, 43+ min ago (77+ words) A checkpoint at the International Terminal at SFO was temporarily closed Sunday evening following a "suspicious call, according to airport officials. SFO International Terminal checkpoint closed after "suspicious call' A checkpoint at the International Terminal at SFO was temporarily closed Sunday evening following a "suspicious call, according to airport officials. Officials said the A side checkpoint of the International Terminal was cleared out of an abundance of caution. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are...

14+ hour, 35+ min ago (447+ words) Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the NFL said. The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The performances will take place Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, the league announced Sunday. "These artists bring a distinct voice to the moment, helping set the tone for a day that will captivate fans around the world," said Jon Barker, senior vice president of global event production for the NFL. The pregame performances will air on…...

15+ hour, 29+ min ago (162+ words) A 17-year-old was identified as the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Rohnert Park, according to authorities on Sunday. A 17-year-old was identified as the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Rohnert Park, according to authorities on Sunday. The City of Rohnert Park Police and Fire said the 17-year-old was arrested Saturday in Petaluma after detectives identified him as the driver involved in the deadly hit-and-run crash. According to officials, the crash happened at the intersection of Snyder Lane and Capri Way at around 6:35 p.m. Friday. Authorities reported they arrived at the scene and found a pedestrian who was pronounced dead at the scene. After locating the suspect, the City of Rohnert Park Police and Fire said he was arrested and booked into the Sonoma County Juvenile Detention Facility on suspicion of manslaughterand failure to stop at the scene…...

15+ hour, 41+ min ago (256+ words) A big road project is about to get underway along one of San Francisco's busiest roads, 19th Avenue, which is also known as Highway 1. Christie Smith reports. The project's first phase begins on Monday. Caltrans is working on the stretch of 19th Avenue starting at Sloat heading north. Parking strip repaving will be done first before crews start repaving lanes. "The first phase is strictly the repaving of the parking strips, the second phase starts around spring of 2026 will be the full repaving of all six of the lanes south bound and north bound," said Lori Shepherd with Caltrans. Caltrans says the project is a complete rehab of 19th Avenue. The project will repave lanes in each direction between Lincoln and Holloway. In phase one: two lanes will always be open, and one lane closed in the direction where crews are working. Lanes…...

20+ hour, 3+ min ago (173+ words) After going big for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, many people are going small Saturday. Marianne Favro reports. On this Small Business Saturday, many Bay Area shoppers made it a point to do some of their holiday spending at local stores. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses nationwide employ roughly half of the private sector workforce, so by shopping locally, people are also helping keep jobs in their community. Hundreds breezed through downtown Campbell Saturday to support small businesses. Kim Schauer says she made it a point to buy her daughter's Christmas present at a local store on this small business Saturday. "I love to support mom and Pops. They work so hard to put something beautiful and unique in our community," Schauer said. Simply Smashing, which sells mostly local products, has been in Campbell 25 years. Owner Deb Rohzen…...

20+ hour, 51+ min ago (111+ words) A homicide investigation is underway after officers found a man, who had been shot, laying down in the roadway in San Francisco Sunday, authorities said. A homicide investigation is underway after officers found a man, who had been shot, laying down in the roadway in San Francisco Sunday, authorities said. San Francisco police said officers were in the area of 6th and Natoma streets at around 12:15 a.m. when they saw a man laying down in the roadway with gunshot wounds. Despite rendering aid to the victim, authorities reported he was pronounced dead on the scene. Officials said no arrests have been made, and this remains an open investigation....

21+ hour, 3+ min ago (156+ words) San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. (Oct. 17, 2025) Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Sunday he has selected another District 4 supervisor following the resignation of former Supervisor Beya Alcaraz earlier this month. The mayor's office announced Alan Wong will be sworn-in as the new District 4 supervisor on Monday. According to Lurie, Wong is a "true product of the Sunset, having grown up in the neighborhood and graduated from Lincoln High School." Wong was elected to the City College Board of Trustees in 2020 and again in 2024, including serving as president of the board in 2023 and 2024, according to the mayor's office. Officials said Wong has 15 years of military experience and currently serves as a first lieutenant in the California National Guard. Authorities added he has previously served on the board of Stop Crime SF and completed the SFFD's Neighborhood Emergency Response Team and the SFPD's Community…...