Most recorded crimes in San Francisco are down sharply this year — but homicides have climbed to 14, largely gun‑related. Officials point to concentrated incidents and rapid casework.

A person was shot near Stonestown Galleria on April 4; the victim sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries and no arrests have been announced.

A woman was found shot outside a Porter Street home early Saturday; Vallejo police say detectives are investigating and have activated outreach teams.

Two projects will repave streets, replace utilities and add protected bike lanes in Coffey Park and Rincon Valley. Contracts are in place and work starts this spring.

A pallet fire at San Francisco International Airport sent thick smoke into the sky Friday and briefly paused AirTrain Blue Line service while crews contained the blaze. No injuries were reported.

San Jose will warm into the mid-80s this weekend with Sunday most likely to flirt with record highs. Morning fog returns Monday and light rain chances pick up midweek.

San José is flashing warnings and stepping up patrols this April as distracted driving continues to claim lives. The city is pairing signs with targeted enforcement.

Cupertino’s council approved 51 townhomes on Linda Vista Drive despite neighbors’ wildfire and evacuation concerns. City staff pointed to state housing rules that constrained local options.

Kings County closed Avenal’s only fire station after a safety dispute over the new community center, setting off a county‑city standoff and legal fights.

A UC Giannini analysis finds California lost roughly $1 billion in China sales after 2025 tariffs, with pistachios, almonds and wine among the biggest losers.

SFMTA volunteers fanned out across Muni to show riders how to report harassment and push more reports into the system so safety teams can act. The outreach is part of a broader Safety Equity Initiative.

League One Volleyball will launch a San Francisco franchise in January 2027, backed by a women‑led ownership group and a public naming contest. The team has already named a coach and front office.

Wastewater surveillance shows rotavirus rising across Northern California; parents are urged to watch infants for dehydration and discuss vaccines with clinicians.