Violet surf washed onto Point Reyes beaches this weekend; experts say a phytoplankton bloom — not dye — likely caused the color. Officials urge caution around discolored water.

The CPUC set a permanent 4.5¢/minute cap on intrastate jail calls and tightened rules on hidden fees, a change advocates say will ease costs for families.

San José police say detectives are investigating the city's 18th traffic fatality of 2026 after a crash; officials released only a brief advisory and offered few details.

Santa Rosa police arrested a 42-year-old after a 911 call about gunfire; officers recovered a loaded 9mm "ghost gun" and reported no injuries.

A seven‑story, 320‑unit development has begun construction at 30 Ingold Road, bringing affordable homes, a public park and ground‑floor office space to north Burlingame.

Rep. Kevin Mullin faces four challengers in the June 2 CA‑15 primary as Democrats and a Republican clash over health care, energy and district funding.

A police pursuit in Dublin ended Saturday when a fleeing car crashed and caught fire; CHP says the driver is charged and no one was hurt.

Calistoga police warned that the 'Senior Assassins' toy‑gun game can be mistaken for a real threat, prompting high‑risk police stops and possible legal trouble.

Seven people were injured after a car drove onto a sidewalk in Uptown Oakland, including a 15-year-old. Investigators say two occupants fled and are seeking witnesses.

Redwood City is weighing a pilot that would let patrons carry drinks on the 200 block of Broadway. Staff say a managed pilot could begin as early as June 10, 2026.

Sneaker waves and strong rip currents threaten Pacific-facing beaches through Sunday night. San Francisco stays cool and mostly cloudy with highs near 64°F.

A Castroville man was arrested after deputies say he strangled a woman and sexually trafficked her; detectives say searches turned up drugs and trafficking evidence.

Palmetto Superfoods opened a Mediterranean-style açaí shop at 50 University Ave in Old Town Los Gatos, bringing roughly 25–30 jobs to downtown.