San José police announced Monday they're investigating the city's 14th traffic fatality of 2026. The department released few details as detectives probe the crash.

After reporting that prompted a nationwide reckoning, San Francisco artists and institutions are covering and repainting Cesar Chavez murals while the city decides what comes next.

A Pacific Research Institute report warns California’s private‑sector job growth is lagging the nation, with tech and manufacturing shedding roles and big metros losing residents.

U.S. existing‑home sales cooled in March to a nine‑month low even as the median price hit a March record; some Bay Area markets are still showing strength.

A surprise private fireworks display launched from a barge over the San Francisco Bay Saturday night, rattling neighborhoods and prompting questions about public notice.

SFPD says two people were detained and three firearms seized after a Russian Hill shooting call; Chief Derrick Lew praised officers' swift work.

Newsom’s 2026–27 budget would make Medi‑Cal mobile crisis services optional in April 2027, shifting costs to counties and putting North Bay teams at risk.

An early‑morning collision on Dunaweal Lane near Silverado Trail killed a bicyclist and closed the road while investigators processed the scene.

A student‑led bargaining session at SF State on April 8 ended with organizers declaring victory — administrators agreed to engage a five‑point demand list that includes AI rules, housing fixes and protections for undocumented students.

Assemblymember Diane Papan’s bill would let San Mateo cities bar under‑12 riders from Class 1 and 2 e‑bikes, pairing warnings and small fines with required data reporting. The move follows local crashes and a county safety forum.

North Berkeley’s senior center shut down after rats were found in the ceiling, forcing meals and programs to move while pest crews work to clear the building.

Santa Rosa police say an elderly man was carjacked Friday and are asking witnesses or anyone with footage to contact detectives.

Oakland is weighing a $150K, six‑month pilot to use AI drones to detect illegal dumping and speed cleanups. The plan heads to the City Council on April 14.