Crews have started tearing down buildings at the long‑disputed Permanente cement plant near Cupertino, the first visible phase of a decades‑long cleanup and reclamation effort.

A new SoMa bar opened near Oracle Park with a horseshoe bar, martini-forward cocktails and triple-cooked 'disco' fries that can be upgraded with Cajun beef gravy.

A public review draft would create objective residential design standards, new zoning categories and a ministerial clearance to speed some housing projects.

Santa Clara County’s taxable roll climbed to $754.5B for fiscal 2026‑27 as office vacancies press commercial values and prompt expected appeals.

A Santa Rosa man was arrested after allegedly challenging a plainclothes deputy to a fight; the sheriff’s office says it was his 32nd arrest in Sonoma County.

Caltrain approved a consulting deal tied to a deputy post worth up to $1.4M, prompting questions about hiring and oversight as the agency faces major budget shortfalls.

The state high court will decide whether electronic recordings can create official transcripts in many civil cases, a move that could restore appeals for millions. The ruling will affect family, probate and civil hearings across California.

Paul Pelosi, 86, is under investigation after his convertible struck a parked car in Yountville on Friday; authorities say no DUI is suspected and prosecutors will review the case.

Truebeck was chosen to build UCSF’s new Bakar Ear & Hearing Institute in Mission Bay — a five‑story, 150,000‑square‑foot facility combining research, imaging and clinical care.

Pacifica police said drone patrols and extra squads are hunting illegal fireworks after neighbors reported loud booms that terrify pets and raise fire risk.

Two people were shot late Thursday near Bancroft and 77th in East Oakland; police say both are stable and are asking the public for video or tips.

Planning commissioners advanced a revised plan to turn the 1933 Franklin Station post office into a 120-room hotel and a second building of for-sale units while preserving the historic façade. Parking and seismic costs remain central concerns.

Santa Rosa’s council approved a $575.9M FY 2026‑27 budget that leans on one‑time reserves and trims staff while warning of possible cuts to police, fire and parks.