Google co‑founder Sergey Brin donated $500,000 to oppose Proposition D, joining business money in a high‑stakes San Francisco fight over an "overpaid CEO" tax.

Ex‑Meta employees say the company’s May 20 restructuring won’t be the last. Workers describe relief, frayed morale and rumors of further cuts even after leadership’s memo.

A fire at a Hayward convalescent home sent 18 residents outside Tuesday; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Officer Brian Jimenez-Gomez, 25, was booked and charged with one felony count of possessing child sexual abuse material; the DA says there are no known local victims.

The 45th Juneteenth in the Streets returns to San Jose’s SoFA District on June 13 with SWV and Montell Jordan joining a day of music, gospel and community resources.

Some East Bay residents could receive two different June ballots — the June 2 statewide primary and a June 16 special primary to fill Eric Swalwell's vacant seat.

Matthew Accarrino is consulting on Vetra and a casual café at The Elene in Napa, pairing Cal‑Italian cooking with a cycling program tied to the Napa Valley Vine Trail.

San Mateo deputies arrested a 72‑year‑old Peninsula massage therapist after a three‑month probe that uncovered alleged sexual batteries. Detectives are asking for more victims to come forward.

A Marin County father is calling for parental accountability after his 11-year-old daughter was attacked outside a shopping center this past weekend.

A new Education Scorecard analysis shows many Sonoma County students lag behind state benchmarks in reading and math, with some districts testing well below grade level.

Fish & Bird, the Shattuck Avenue izakaya, will serve its last meal on June 14 as owner Yoshika Hedberg steps back after six-and-a-half years.

Arborum purchased a 24‑acre parcel from Vineyard 29, expanding its Spring Mountain estate to roughly 44 acres, with plans for organic plantings and charitable giving.

A body was recovered Sunday at Cottonwood Lake in Hellyer County Park; the county coroner will investigate. Identity remains unconfirmed.