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A proposed "No Hidden Rent Act" would require San Francisco landlords to display total estimated rent and itemize fees on listings and leases.
Weather & Environment in ...
Light rain and a 60% chance of showers Thursday in San Jose with an isolated thunder risk. Drier, warmer weather returns Friday into the weekend.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Emily Ann Ramos used her State of the City to urge new revenue — from a possible November tax or bond — to pay for police and fire facilities, parks and housing.
Food & Drinks in ...
David Kinch’s Mentone and Manresa Bread signed leases at The Junction in Los Gatos, bringing Riviera-inspired dinners and a bakery to the North 40.
Partly cloudy and about 52°F this morning. Light rain possible late tonight, then sunnier, warmer conditions return Friday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Visa says AI-enabled impersonation and deepfakes drove nearly $1B in scam-related payments in H2 2025 and warns banks and regulators to act.
A wildfire called the Zot Fire was reported Tuesday in Siskiyou County on federal land. Initial updates list unknown containment and officials cite an interagency listing.
Retail & Industry in ...
Huckberry will open its first San Francisco store at 425 Hayes St. in Hayes Valley, taking over the former Allbirds flagship and promising a curated, community-focused shop.
Surveillance footage shows a lithium‑ion battery igniting inside a Roseville trash truck; officials warn residents to recycle batteries and schedule HHW pickup.
A friends-run brunch spot, Pretti Platters soft-opened on Sir Francis Drake with a coastal French‑American menu and a 49‑seat dining room.
Community & Society in ...
The state’s new HOPE program seeds $3,000 trust accounts for eligible foster youth and children who lost a caregiver to COVID. Applications and pilot sign‑ups are rolling out this spring.
A shooting on eastbound I-80 near Hilltop Drive left one person hospitalized and snarled traffic; the CHP is investigating and no arrests have been announced.
SFFD and CHP crews rescued a hiker who fell roughly 70–100 feet near the Presidio's West Coast Memorial. The person was treated on scene and transported to an area hospital.
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