Reports say San Jose is expected to receive a PWHL expansion team that would play at the SAP Center as the league lines up multiple new markets. Local hockey infrastructure and a new roster timeline make the move plausible.

Mayor Daniel Lurie pointed to a Marina bar's quick permit win as proof PermitSF reforms are easing red tape for small businesses. The example shows how faster approvals can quickly add outdoor seats.

Two Oakland residents were arrested after police say they kidnapped a woman's seven-month-old and forced the mother into commercial sex; the infant was recovered unharmed.

A FAA ground delay program tied to low cloud ceilings throttled San Francisco International on Friday, producing widespread delays and disrupting hundreds of flights.

A Vallejo woman on a scooter died after falling into traffic on Sonoma Boulevard. Vallejo police say the driver stayed and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Undercover buys by Napa detectives and state health officials found kratom and concentrated 7‑OH products on sale at three local smoke shops; misdemeanor referrals are planned.

Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted DMs on May 8, 2026. Users with encrypted chats should download important messages and media now.

Cal Fire staged a hands‑on demo of aircraft, crews and readiness tools as Northern California warms. Officials urged home hardening and defensible space ahead of peak season.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to sunshine, but interior highs could reach the low 90s by Monday. Small craft advisories are in effect for Monterey Bay.

A Bay Area chef is opening Mr. Gao, a Vietnamese concept, in the former Mama Kin space at 374 S. First St. in downtown San Jose.

ShakeAlert activated early Thursday after a magnitude-4.2 quake near The Geysers. The geothermal field commonly produces small, production-linked tremors.

A 17-year-old was shot and wounded during an attempted robbery in East Oakland on May 6. Police are asking the public for tips and video to help identify suspects.

A car struck a light pole and crashed into a San Jose home's carport on Tuesday, injuring two children. Police booked the driver on suspicion of DUI as the family counts its blessings.