NorCal City Among Top Foodie Destinations + Movie Star Spotted At Bay Area Salad Spot: Saturday Smiles

'Pumpkins After Dark' debuts + women rescue thrift stores for good cause + ranch opens olive harvest to guests and more nice NorCal news.

Decade-Old Murder Case Renewed | 'Pace For Peace' Run | Middle School Target Of Swatting: Patch PM

ALSO: Brothers Arrested After Undercover Drug Deal In Marin, Deputies Say; Pleasanton Palooza, BMW Show, Porsches On Main Headed To Town

Decade-Long Murder Case In SF Sees Renewed Push To Find Suspect

Mitchell Warren, 24, was shot and killed in San Francisco on Sept. 30, 2016, police saiad.

72-Year-Old Stabs Victim Outside Workplace In San Francisco: Police

Police say the victim was stabbed outside their workplace.

San Francisco Renter Offered Shocking Sum To Leave Her Apartment: Reports

The tenant is hesitant about the offer, despite the large sum, according to reports.

This CA City Named Among Top 3 Foodie Destinations In The U.S.

Only one other California city made the top 10.

K-Pop Star Drops By To Share His Passion | Firefighter Suspected Of Faking His Death: Patch PM

ALSO: Sheriff accused of threatening workers at town where he serves as mayor; 2 killed when a minivan struck six other vehicles

Man Gets Prison In 'Brutal' 1978 Killing Of 15-Year-Old Girl In San Francisco: DA

“He will spend the rest of his life facing the consequence of taking hers," prosecutors said.

Why Waymo's New Program Incentivises Users To Take Public Transit

The company will be rolling out its Waymo cash program gradually in the coming weeks.

SF Sheriff Accused Of Threatening Workers At CA Town Where He Serves As Mayor: Report

Investigators wrote that the behavior was "particularly concerning from someone who makes known he is a law enforcement officer."

San Francisco One-Bedroom Rents At Record High, Up 25% Year-Over-Year, Report Finds

In contrast, the median one-bedroom rent in the Big Apple was just $180 more, at $4,580/month.

Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In San Francisco's Richmond District

An elderly pedestrian died from injuries suffered after being struck by a vehicle in San Francisco on Monday, authorities said.

SFMOMA And K-Pop Superstar RM Collaborate On New Exhibition 'Between You And Me'

With the new exhibition, SFMOMA is the only venue where guests can see BTS leader RM's personal art collection.

Body Pulled From San Francisco Bay

Multiple agencies responded at 2:15 p.m. to a Bay rescue between Alcatraz and Treasure Island, the Fire Department said.

San Francisco's Mad Dog In The Fog, Kezar Pub Owner Arrested In Alleged Baseball Bat Assault Over Parking Spot

Cyril Hackett, who owns Mad Dog in the Fog in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, was arrested early Saturday morning hours after the incident.

Bay Area Food Bank Says Rising Diesel Prices Are Ballooning Its Delivery Costs

Most of the food bank's trucks run on diesel and are used to deliver food throughout San Francisco and Marin counties.

OpenAI Holds Off On Releasing New Model Over Safety Concerns, Saying It "Didn't Quite Meet The Bar"

The GPT-6.1 Astra model "didn't quite meet the bar in terms of staying within scope and how it communicates back to the user," he said.

Graphic Allegations In Exec's Killing | Bay Area's Best School Districts | Unsettling Hit-And-Run: Patch PM

MORE: Bar Owner Arrested After Baseball Bat Attack, Good Samaritan's Throat Slashed, This Retailer Plans Return, BART Platform Shooting

Pedestrian Killed In San Francisco Crash: Police

The crash happened Monday afternoon, police said.

SF Officials Propose New Bill To Punish Abuse Of License Plate Reader Data

"It should be a crime to share sensitive information without a clear and lawful purpose. Period" Assemblymember Matt Haney said.

Notable SF Bar Owner Arrested After Baseball Bat Attack Over Parking Space: Report

The owner of Mad Dog in the Fog was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, the San Francisco Standard reported.

Good Samaritan Was Protecting Women On Muni Bus Before Suspect Slashed His Throat: DA

The suspect used a box cutter to attack the victim, authorities said.

Man Drives Himself To Hospital After Being Shot On Bay Bridge: CHP

The shooting shut down the eastbound lanes of the bridge, authorities said.

Paraguay Musicians Bring Instruments Made From Trash, Message Of Hope To Bay Area

The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura takes kids from the slums of the country's capital and provides them with instruments and opportunities.

San Francisco 73-Year-Old Shoots Suspected Home Intruder

An intruder got much more than he bargained for when he targeted the San Francisco Sunset District home of a Vietnam War veteran.

Elderly Couple Accused Of Killing Son-In-Law | 20K Counterfeit Pills Seized | Warming Trend: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this weekend.

4 Arrested, More Than 20K Counterfeit Pills Seized: SFPD

Police also seized 68.5 grams of MDMA, 6.5 grams of black tar heroin, a semiautomatic rifle, a semiautomatic pistol, and $2,267 in cash.

Dog Dies Saving Owners | Mega Pop Star Surprises Fans At Park | Father Backs Cybertruck Over Son: CA News

Star Arrested In Traffic Stop | Student Race, Gender Changed In College Pic | Day Laborers Disappear | Record Potluck | CA Sea Turtle First

These 11 Bay Area Starbucks Stores To Permanently Close This Weekend

Patch confirmed that at least 11 Bay Area locations will close, part of the sudden closure of 250 stores across North America.

NorCal Pizza Ranked ‘Best In The World’ + Another Massive Sea Lion Making Waves At Pier 39: Saturday Smiles

A herd of 30 life-size elephants is coming to the Bay Area + a popular winery ranks among the top 10 tasting rooms, and more nice news.

Dillon Forte Residency at Analog Tattoo San Francisco

World-renowned sacred geometry tattoo artist Dillon Forte returns to the Bay Area for a limited San Francisco residency, offering local clie

Accident in Contra Costa Adds To Problems For Bay Area Friday Commute

Traffic has stopped around Capitol Expressway as drivers face delays on several major routes.

Meet Chonkers 2.0 | Teen Athlete Mourned | Educator Admits Paying Teens To Make Porn: Patch PM

ALSO: Community mourns local football player; Massive sea lion makes waves; Search continues for missing woman in waterway.

Stolen Mini Labradoodle Reunited With Owner In SF: Police

It took just a few hours to locate the stolen dog, police said.

Another Massive Sea Lion Is Making Waves At SF's Pier 39: Report

Experts say San Francisco's famed pier offers plenty of food for these rotund sea lions.

Wrestling Star Dies In Yosemite Fall | Motorhome Ripped Apart In Freeway Crash | Sneaker Wave Rescue:Patch PM

ALSO: Fisherman rescued after sneaker wave, herd of elephant sculptures traveling to the Bay, former staffer detained by ICE

San Francisco Assemblymember Catherine Stefani Says Staffer Detained By ICE In Nevada

Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco) confirmed Tuesday that Ho Yin Mo was detained on Sept. 17 and remains in custody.

SF Lawmaker Demands Release Of Former News Anchor Turned Staffer Detained By ICE

The staffer is being held in a Nevada detention center, the lawmaker said.

San Francisco Pizzeria Ranked Among Best In The World

Find out where the top pizzerias rank, according to an Italy-based culinary guide.

Duo Convicted For Gunning Down Man At SF Housing Development In 2014: DA

Prosecutors say both defendants were found guilty of murder following a trial.