Sheriff Ortiz told supervisors the county’s 2025 annual report shows rural major crimes have stayed roughly level, with deputies still handling more than 23,000 calls. The update highlights steady totals alongside a handful of high‑profile incidents that strained rural patrols.

New federal data and a San Diego Union‑Tribune analysis show Stockton, San Jose, Fresno and Bakersfield among the nation's fastest‑growing job markets, driven by Central Valley hiring and local tech rebounds.

City leaders, business owners and residents met Wednesday to weigh whether Oakland’s First Fridays can continue after a March bar shooting and a May sidewalk crash spooked sponsors.

Dozens of Oakland Station residents say roaches, broken elevators and unrepaired flood damage have turned the affordable senior building hazardous; tenants and ACCE are demanding action.

The Coffee Movement will open a new Chinatown-adjacent cafe this fall with a four-seat slow bar and a multi-course coffee tasting menu. The original window will stay open for quick cups.

Sunny Thursday with highs near 72°F and gusty onshore winds; marine advisories are in effect offshore through Friday morning.

A judge refused San Jose’s bid to dismiss a public‑records suit over a private chat dubbed “Tammany Hall.” The order arrived one day before the June 2 primary.

Santa Clara County issued an arrest warrant for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk after a viral video showed him driving past Levi’s Stadium at triple‑digit speeds.

Fail rates jumped across UC Berkeley's intro CS classes this spring as professors point to AI misuse and weak math preparation; faculty are pressing for policy changes.

A pedestrian was struck and killed at Brannan and Seventh early Wednesday; the driver stayed and police say the investigation is ongoing.

Ro Khanna topped Tuesday's primary in California's 17th District and will face Republican Jennie Ha Phan in the November general election. Unofficial returns show a decisive lead for the incumbent.

Six Bay Area families filed in San Jose to block a DOJ grand‑jury subpoena seeking Stanford records, saying the demand would expose transgender minors and staff.

Burlingame police released photos after a smash-and-grab at a yoga shop on Tuesday; officers say several suspects were arrested and $10,000 in athletic apparel was recovered.