A Vacaville pigeon with a pink‑dyed wing was rescued by Napa Wildlife Rescue; advocates warn dyeing or releasing domestic birds often leaves them unable to survive.

Researchers at a June smoke summit said new screening tools and sensory work are closing the gap between lab numbers and what drinkers taste as Napa braces for an active fire season.

Bloom & Vine, from the team behind Mian, has opened on Castro Street with Peking duck carved hourly, Shanghai‑style dumplings and seasonal cocktails.

A major international trial found a genomic test can identify many patients with hormone‑sensitive breast cancer who may not need chemotherapy, reducing exposure to toxic side effects.

A 40-year-old man was shot while parked near Pearmain and Prune in East Oakland Tuesday night and is recovering. Police are asking witnesses with video to contact investigators.

A new, celeb‑filled short called "Comeback City" frames San Francisco’s rebound — and campaign filings show who paid for the pitch.

Vacant offices are becoming a chance to remake downtowns rather than a death knell. Designers and planners point to housing, parks and "stickier" public spaces as the core of a new strategy.

Mortgage applications surged nearly 11% last week, opening brief windows for Bay Area buyers to lock financing as rates bounced. Small rate moves are changing buyer behavior.

Glenn County says it will end its Willows law‑enforcement contract on June 30, citing a near‑$1M shortfall; calls will be routed to other agencies as talks continue.

San Jose released a timeline to collect public input and rename César Chávez‑named sites, with listening sessions June 15–24 and a ranked‑choice survey this summer.

Brussels ordered Meta to reopen WhatsApp to rival AI assistants under interim measures while it probes whether the company locked competitors out. The move raises big compliance and business questions for developers.

A pre-dawn crash in Modesto killed two people after a car struck a house near Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane. Early reports say a CHP pursuit may have preceded the collision.

Light coastal drizzle this morning gives way to sun and a high near 69°F. Midweek warming inland may push highs into the 90s; mariners should watch advisories.