President Trump has tapped Scott Socha, a Delaware North hospitality executive, to lead the National Park Service. Conservation groups warn the pick raises conflict and staffing concerns.

San José police credit their Real Time Intelligence Center and camera network with tracking and arresting a suspect in an attempted bank robbery earlier this month.

San Francisco expanded its Scene in San Francisco rebate program to refund more city fees and add tiered local-spend rebates, aiming to keep shoots and jobs in neighborhoods.

A 26-year-old Los Angeles man died after a skiing incident at Northstar on Feb. 6. Placer County and resort officials say the cause of death remains under investigation.

Sunny and mild Thursday in Oakland, but a wet, windy pattern returns this weekend with heavy surf and possible localized flooding. Plan accordingly.

The Santa Clara County SAFE Task Force is seeking 46‑year‑old Renato Rashidally, wanted for failing to register as a sex offender; authorities say he frequents San Jose and Gilroy.

San José police say 11 people were arrested in a chat operation tied to child sexual exploitation. Investigators with the ICAC task force say the probe is active.

Tracking tech helped police find a vehicle tied to a wheel theft. Arrests were made and a loaded, concealed handgun was seized.

A judge denied a mental‑health diversion request in the Happy Happy Daycare case, clearing the way for a jury trial next week in the deaths of two toddlers. Families urged the court not to divert the case.

San Francisco will extend tuition credits to many more families, but a slow provider‑approval process and mismatched openings threaten to delay the July expansion.

Sheryl Davis invoked the Fifth as San Francisco ethics staff pressed 31 administrative counts tied to a $4.6M controller audit. The Ethics Commission could vote this week on how to proceed.

A coastal low brings rain and a window for afternoon thunderstorms in San Francisco; expect slick roads, gusty SSE winds and choppy ferry rides. Bring rain gear and budget extra travel time.

Rikyu, from the team behind Hiroshi, will soft‑open mid‑February at 121 Lytton Ave with matcha lattes, Japanese sandos and chirashi in downtown Palo Alto.