Sonoma’s Golden State Cider is opening its first San Francisco taproom at Thrive City, steps from the Chase Center. The new spot will pour rotating ciders and taproom‑only blends for fans and locals alike.

San José police say a man was arrested after a hidden camera was found in a downtown coffee‑shop restroom; investigators used ALPR and RTIC tools to track him.

Target and the CPSC recalled about 211,000 Cat & Jack toddler sandals after decorative pearls can fall off and pose a choking hazard; Target is offering full refunds.

A Pleasanton man was charged after investigators tied a Range Rover to an April hit-and-run that killed an East Oakland bicyclist. Court records and video evidence are central to the case.

A man died Tuesday after a dump truck struck him while he crossed High Street at Coliseum Way in East Oakland. Police say the driver stayed and cooperated.

A motorcyclist died in Vallejo after fleeing officers and crashing into a parked car. The Traffic Division is investigating and the coroner is withholding identity.

Greylock raised $1.5B for early‑stage AI startups while pledging a concentrated, hands‑on approach for founders in the Bay Area.

Alameda County transferred a tax-defaulted MacArthur Blvd lot to the Black Cultural Zone for $10. BCZ says it will launch community programming and prep the site for future affordable housing.

MidPen wants to replace the shuttered bank at 295 S. Mathilda with about 110 mostly‑affordable apartments; the plan reserves about 25% of homes for people exiting homelessness.

An Oakland trainer has been charged with 21 felony counts alleging child sexual abuse; investigators say evidence seized from his phone includes explicit images and messages. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 2026.

Rescue boats swarmed Alcatraz waters after an apparent boat fire Tuesday; early footage shows crews hauling people out as smoke rose over the Bay.

A solo-vehicle crash on Alameda de las Pulgas left one person dead and filled the road with heavy smoke, police say. Investigators have closed the corridor as they probe the wreck.

San Francisco is weighing a $1.975M payout after a 70-year-old cyclist was doored by a city vehicle. Advocates say the case highlights the need for employee training and protected bike lanes.