Two juveniles and an 18‑year‑old were arrested after a motorist reported a laser‑sighted handgun was pointed at their car; police recovered multiple loaded firearms.

A hiker reported a bear in Rockville Hills Regional Park on April 26. City and county officials urged residents to secure trash, keep pets inside and report sightings.

A Miss Israel tabling event at Stanford's White Plaza turned physical when an IDF soldier tackled a student who took a sign; campus police have opened an investigation.

San Carlos is weighing a half‑cent sales tax on the Nov. 2026 ballot to fund streets, sewers, parks and downtown upgrades, with officials estimating about $6M a year.

The Thunderbirds returned to Travis AFB as The Pink Jet made its public debut, drawing big crowds to Wings Over Solano's two‑day open house.

Sonoma County's DA says a Santa Rosa SWAT officer was justified in the fatal August Keegan Drive shooting of Matteo Ramirez‑Santos; criminal probe ends while reviews continue.

Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is suddenly uncertain after a 37-45 season. Owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy are weighing internal assistants and outside candidates.

A tree trimmer was plucked from a 75‑foot palm by a Cal Fire helicopter in San Jose and taken to a hospital in life‑threatening condition.

A pedestrian was killed Friday morning after a vehicle struck them on Mabury Road in San José. Police closed the road as traffic investigators processed the scene.

Thrive Eternal, Joshua Kushner's new permanent-capital arm, has struck a deal to buy a stake in the San Francisco Giants; terms are undisclosed and MLB approval is required.

San Jose Water will deploy a $3 million mobile purification unit to test direct potable reuse, with a pilot expected within about two years.

Supervisor Stephen Sherrill urged City Hall to refill the vacant hearings officer post and restart the city’s 'dog court' after a sharp jump in reported bites. Neighbors say enforcement gaps are leaving people exposed.

San Francisco Business Times' new ranking, powered by Zonda data, shows the Bay Area's 25 largest homebuilders and that the top 20 reported more than 1,300 closings in 2025.