The San Mateo Planning Commission recommended approval for Bespoke, a mixed‑use project at the former Talbot’s block that includes 71 affordable units and a major office building.

The California Supreme Court ruled judges must weigh a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, a decision prompted by a San Mateo case over a $7 cheeseburger.

A Pac Heights Georgian Colonial at 2830 Pacific closed at $27.5M on April 27 — the full asking price — after more than a year on and off the market.

Thoma Bravo balked at funding Medallia, accelerating a lender takeover that could wipe out about $5.1 billion in equity. Bay Area customers and employees face uncertain weeks ahead.

Text messages released under the CPRA show Councilwoman Julie Lythcott‑Haims opposed a Human Relations Commission nominee over her views on Gaza and math acceleration, prompting questions about vetting.

Supervisors voted to pursue permanent funding for promotores de salud, asking Medi‑Cal plans and the county to explore a blended model after a county study found big savings. The move aims to build a centralized hub for billing and training.

San Francisco State is moving its graduate business programs downtown, leasing classrooms and offices inside UC Law SF’s Academic Village at 198 McAllister. The shift places students closer to employers, transit and shared campus facilities.

A fresh analysis commissioned by business groups warns Prop D could nudge up prices and squeeze low‑margin grocers, while backers say it will fund hundreds of millions for services. The fight now heads to the June 2 ballot.

Bronze stars and plaques were stolen from the Peace Officer Memorial outside the Solano County Sheriff's Office in Fairfield; investigators are seeking tips.

DOE‑backed, high‑resolution simulations show pockets of unexpectedly strong shaking along the Hayward Fault, sharpening priorities for East Bay retrofits. The new database gives engineers site‑specific motions to test critical lifelines.

Berkeley police turned out for the downtown Shake Shack opening, posed with UC Berkeley's mascot and shared photos on the department's Facebook page.

A juvenile was arrested after a fight in Rohnert Park left another teen with major facial injuries. Police say the encounter is believed to be gang-related and are asking for tips.

Blackstone folded its growth arm into Blackstone N1, a San Francisco–based team to centralize its AI and high‑growth tech bets. Jas Khaira will lead the new unit as the firm tightens coordination across its OpenAI and Anthropic stakes.