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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A pedestrian was killed Friday morning after a vehicle struck them on Mabury Road in San José. Police closed the road as traffic investigators processed the scene.
Sports in ...
Thrive Eternal, Joshua Kushner's new permanent-capital arm, has struck a deal to buy a stake in the San Francisco Giants; terms are undisclosed and MLB approval is required.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
San Jose Water will deploy a $3 million mobile purification unit to test direct potable reuse, with a pilot expected within about two years.
Community & Society in ...
Supervisor Stephen Sherrill urged City Hall to refill the vacant hearings officer post and restart the city’s 'dog court' after a sharp jump in reported bites. Neighbors say enforcement gaps are leaving people exposed.
Real Estate & Development in ...
San Francisco Business Times' new ranking, powered by Zonda data, shows the Bay Area's 25 largest homebuilders and that the top 20 reported more than 1,300 closings in 2025.
Arts & Culture in ...
Carnaval San Francisco returns to the Mission District May 23–24 with a Grand Parade, headliner and a soccer-themed community focus. Here’s what to know about route, closures and transit.
A unanimous California Supreme Court opinion narrows the Coastal Commission's power to overrule county-approved coastal permits, vacating a denial tied to a Los Osos project.
San Jose police arrested four men they say used sledgehammers in a Jan. 11 mall smash-and-grab, recovering watches and other evidence as the investigation continues.
Politics & Govt in ...
Kathy Kleinbaum was chosen April 23 as San Carlos’ next city manager. She brings Peninsula experience in housing, economic development and climate planning.
Contra Costa prosecutors used a new state law to secure the county’s first felony conviction against a man who paid for sex from a trafficked 16‑year‑old; he received jail time and probation.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the conductor who remade the San Francisco Symphony, died at 81 after a years‑long battle with glioblastoma. Colleagues remember his daring programming and devotion to teaching.
A man and a woman were found dead in a parked car at Berkeley’s Aquatic Park after a caller reported a foul smell; authorities found a bag of unknown white powder and the coroner is investigating.
Sealed court disclosures in the federal Hells Angels case have defense teams pushing for hearings that could threaten major convictions. Judges will soon weigh whether the material warrants new trials.
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