Long Weekend Havana, a new three-story bar in San Francisco's North Beach, offers an immersive Cuban experience with themed decor, live music, and innovative cocktails, changing its theme every nine months.

Alector Inc. cuts its workforce by nearly 50% following the failure of its dementia drug trial, signalling challenges in the biotech sector and the drug development process.

Trump's plan for a $300 million White House ballroom, funded by corporate sponsors like big tech firms, has sparked debate over historical integrity and potential conflicts of interest.

SFPD seized 1,200 grams of narcotics in Oakland, arresting Kelbin Sanders-Cruz, and unveiled stats on their crackdown, including over 426 kilos of drugs seized.

SFUSD partnered with SFSU and CCSF to guarantee college admission to students meeting specific criteria, aiming to address declining enrollment and support educational pathways.

Sonoma County introduces LOU, an AI travel concierge by Sonoma County Tourism and Mindtrip, to provide personalized itineraries for visitors based on their interests.

The National Weather Service has issued warnings for high waves and dense fog affecting the Pacific Coast and North Bay Valleys, with a rainy and cool forecast for the Bay Area.

The article discusses Napa County's collaboration with the DWR to install five new stream gages for better water management, funded by the Budget Act of 2023.

Contra Costa firefighters extinguished an EV fire in a Walnut Creek parking garage, navigating complexities of EV fires and toxic smoke. No injuries, minimal damage.

Union City Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl near a middle school. The suspect is unidentified, and the police are seeking tips.

The Bay Area Air District granted SAFETRANS $4.82M for zero-emission school buses and charging stations in Santa Clara County to improve special education student transport.

San Jose Police responded to a disturbance, detaining a naked, erratic man who later died in the hospital. A joint investigation into the in-custody death is underway.

Skyservice Business Aviation's new facility at Napa County Airport is set to enhance local aviation services and economy, featuring a 40,000 square-foot hangar and advanced terminal.