Oakland is weighing a $150K, six‑month pilot to use AI drones to detect illegal dumping and speed cleanups. The plan heads to the City Council on April 14.

An Oakland man accused in a 2024 convenience-store killing was released after prosecutors dropped a murder charge and took a plea crediting time served.

A new state transit housing law could allow more than 40,000 homes in Campbell, touching nearly a quarter of the city and prompting council moves to shield historic sites. Officials and residents are weighing infrastructure, parking and local character tradeoffs.

A driver was found dead after an SUV went off Highway 1 into the Russian River near Jenner; CHP investigators are probing the crash.

A person was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting on the 2200 block of Mission Street. Police asked the public to avoid the area as detectives investigate.

City leaders approved an amended lease to revive a long‑dormant Hope Street hotel‑office plan, trading a hotel garage for shared parking and new payments toward municipal parking. The move aims to cut costs and speed construction.

Palo Alto's Genspark extended its Series B and claims a roughly $1.6B valuation after explosive demand for agent‑style AI and rapid ARR growth.

San Francisco leaders and neighborhood groups called for a 24-hour pause on violence Thursday, aimed at giving outreach teams time to intervene and reduce shootings.

A citizen petition in Los Altos would require voter approval before the city can sell or repurpose downtown parking plazas, putting several redevelopment projects at risk. Supporters say two lots remain eligible for subsidized housing.

An equipment problem near San Bruno knocked out service on BART's SFO Line, creating major delays to the airport and beyond.

Providence has agreed to sell Queen of the Valley Medical Center to NorthBay Health; NorthBay is pledging job protections while the sale undergoes state review.

Tai Er has quietly soft‑opened a second Bay Area restaurant at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, bringing its famous suan cai yu to the mall and a pair of Valley Fair‑exclusive dishes.

San José approved an $8.4M loan to MidPen Housing to unlock a 203‑unit affordable project at the Capitol VTA station, including 51 supportive units and transit upgrades.