Cool, foggy coast Tuesday with highs near 66°F inland. NWS warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents through Wednesday; avoid jetties and the surf.

San José police warn scammers are posing as officers and telling residents to withdraw cash or buy gold; hang up and report suspicious calls. Officials urge using official numbers and filing reports so detectives can link cases.

A person was struck and killed by a Caltrain between Santa Clara and Lawrence, forcing the 507 express to sit for about two hours during the morning commute.

Rogue boaters blocked a public dock in Oakland Monday, forcing organizers to scramble and delaying the start of summer rowing camps. The blockage raised safety concerns on the estuary.

Officials warn Sonoma County faces an early, long fire season. Here’s what to know about evacuation tags, alerts and possible power shutoffs.

Two people were wounded in a San Jose shooting near Great Oaks Parkway; police say both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and an active investigation is underway.

Animal Care & Control officers secured a juvenile coyote from a San Francisco backyard and released it into nearby brush. The agency reminds residents that pupping season can make coyotes more protective.

Morningstar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen items after warning that small pieces of plastic may be present. Shoppers should check UPCs and date codes and contact the company for refunds.

A San Francisco start‑up’s cabless Humble Hauler is testing the limits of California’s new AV rules, drawing union threats and a regulatory test of driverless freight.

A pre-dawn multi-vehicle crash on eastbound I-80 near Treasure Island left at least one person dead and closed the Bay Bridge's eastbound lanes for hours.

The Second Amendment Foundation sued Contra Costa County over CCW rules that ban red‑dot optics, weapon lights and 1911‑style pistols, arguing the policies violate Bruen. The complaint asks a federal judge to block enforcement.

Budget committee advanced legislation to extend First Year Free, which waives initial permit and registration fees for qualifying small businesses. City staff proposed an $881,000 transfer to keep the program funded while the Board decides.

A tiny peptide called BRP cut meals in mice and minipigs and drove fat‑specific weight loss; human testing is not yet underway.