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Sunny Sunday in San Jose turns to rain Monday through midweek. Thunderstorms possible Tuesday and small craft advisories for Monterey Bay.
Politics & Govt in ...
County staff warn HR1-driven benefit losses and delayed FEMA reimbursements could force layoffs and cost Sonoma County millions as supervisors prepare a $2.7B budget.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Embers from a fireplace sparked a small blaze inside the city's alarm office; with no running water, staff used broken battery‑jar water to douse the flames, the city says.
Real Estate & Development in ...
One year after Measure G passed, Napa is steering roughly $22 million a year into paving, parks, a partial Harvest Middle School purchase and public‑safety staffing.
AB 2040 would lower the burden for sending juveniles to adult court. A narrow 4–3 committee split — with San Francisco’s Matt Haney not voting — left the bill’s path unclear.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
San Francisco's updated climate plan centers transportation, aiming to shift trips off cars and hit steep 2030 emissions targets.
SRPD's Special Enforcement Team seized a Uzi, a Tech 9 and multiple Glock conversion devices during search warrants; a 19‑year‑old was arrested.
Retail & Industry in ...
The CPSC warns owners to stop using Sperax Pro, Q1, RM‑01 and RM‑02 walking pads and treadmills after reports of abrupt speed changes, overheating and fires.
A 155,000‑plus‑SF Newark industrial site marketed for advanced manufacturing changed hands for $28.6M, highlighting investor demand for power‑ready Bay Area facilities.
Core Capital and Gaw Capital filed to repurpose the Courtyard by Marriott at 988 Broadway into about 64 apartments, including seven deed‑restricted units, according to filings. The plan invokes SB 330 and keeps the building’s shell intact.
Helmet‑cam video shows a black Mercedes hit a cyclist at 8th and Mission and speed away. Riders say they passed footage to local TV as investigators weigh charges.
CHP Northern Division says K‑9 Riva alerted officers during a traffic stop on April 13 that led to about 53.5 pounds of suspected meth being seized; the driver was booked.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Meta is testing a photorealistic AI avatar of Mark Zuckerberg at its Menlo Park campus that could speak for the CEO — and some employees are uneasy.
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