A large, unplanned outage left parts of the Mission without power; PG&E and city agencies posted updates and safety guidance.

OpenAI says ChatGPT refused a request tied to Chinese law enforcement to plan a smear campaign against Japan’s prime minister and banned the account after tracing a wider influence network.

CalRecycle has filed an administrative accusation seeking $3.4M from the Drug Takeback Solutions Foundation as the nonprofit says it will end California takeback programs on June 30, 2026.

Global agencies warn attackers are exploiting a critical Cisco SD‑WAN flaw; immediate patching and threat hunts are required.

Public records obtained by the Chronicle say a man was arrested on suspicion of stalking and battery after an alleged May 18, 2023 assault of Olympian Eileen Gu at Stanford. The documents add detail but leave questions about whether charges were filed.

More than 100 investors say distributions stopped after Novato-based Pacific Private Money abruptly shut its office, and Marin prosecutors have opened a probe. Former partners and court records allege irregular transfers and a push toward arbitration.

Police say a 46-year-old Livermore man admitted to using a found credit card at 14 stores; the case has been forwarded to the Alameda County DA.

San José launched a 50‑day outreach to offer interim housing at Cerone and to clear debris from Coyote Meadows. The city says outreach will connect about 100 people to services.

A longtime Chappellet housekeeper says she was fired after reporting injuries and seeking accommodations, alleging disability and race discrimination. The case heads to trial in 2027.

A San Jose man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender was arrested this week; authorities credited community tips.

The Legislative Analyst's Office named Soledad's Correctional Training Facility a top candidate for closure, estimating about $150M in annual savings while unions warn of job impacts.

Illuminate LIVE returns with 125+ free concerts at the Golden Gate Bandshell, running March 1 through mid‑November and spotlighting local talent.

Multiple resignations have left Farmington Fire's leadership thin. The rural San Joaquin district has formed an ad‑hoc committee to find a permanent chief.