Two teens were arrested in Ceres after shots rang out across from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, sending crowds rushing away.

Petaluma’s infamous 140% trash-rate warning dates to 2005, not a new 2026 contract vote. The city’s hauling system has since changed hands, but the rate debate remains familiar.

Yakiniku Ginza is bringing A5 wagyu, tabletop grilling and Japanese sake to downtown Mountain View. The new Castro Street restaurant lets guests cook the meat themselves or leave it to the staff.

An 84-acre Monterey County parcel beside Highway 68 is moving from conservation holding to tribal ownership, with wetlands, wildlife habitat and cultural plans in the mix.

San Jose will see sunny skies and low-90s heat Tuesday, with temperatures climbing to 94 degrees by Friday and Saturday. Dry conditions are also raising fire weather concerns.

A Martinez assemblymember’s long-settled family property fight is back under scrutiny after doctors rejected claims that her mother had dementia.

San Francisco will see sunny skies and a high near 79 Monday before temperatures gradually cool through the weekend. Inland areas face greater heat and fire-weather concerns.

An Oakland man has received 15 years in state prison after pleading no contest to killing Terrence Douresseau in a 2020 East Oakland drive-by shooting.

Zócalo Coffeehouse has opened its first San Francisco location at Mission Creek Pavilion, bringing espresso, fresh food and creekside seating to Mission Bay.

Concord golfer Yealimi Noh carries a three-shot lead into the AIG Women's Open final round while chasing her second LPGA Tour win.

Sunny skies and a high near 77 are on tap Sunday, with afternoon gusts up to 20 mph. A cooler pattern arrives by midweek.

A giant shark fin made with recycled materials has surfaced beside Golden Gate Park, carrying a pointed message about ocean waste.

A San Francisco startup is offering humanoid home cleaning for $30 an hour, but the robots still need human operators and appointments are invite-only.