The Archdiocese of San Francisco agreed to pay $395M and adopt transparency and child‑protection reforms to resolve more than 500 historic abuse claims.

Stanford opposed a federal National Register nomination for the former Sigma Chi house at 550 Lasuen Mall even after state and federal reviewers signaled its significance.

Jaime Garcia Zamora was sentenced to 17 years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a Gerber shooting that left one man dead.

UC Berkeley researchers used AI to uncover a previously unseen ECG marker in lead aVL that flags a higher sudden‑death risk and may change who gets monitored.

Lincoln police say about 40–50 vehicles took over Venture Drive for donuts and speed contests; officers cited four people and impounded three cars. Drones and multiple agencies helped break up the event.

SFFD posted footage of a Fort Point kite-surf rescue; rescue swimmers and boats guided a kite surfer away from the breakers beneath the Golden Gate.

Dozens of dead honeybees on an Oakland porch sparked 'zombee' chatter. Scientists say testing and reporting are needed to know whether parasitic flies or other stressors are to blame.

Cool morning, sunny and breezy this afternoon with highs near 75°F. Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday; avoid jetties and unsupervised ocean swimming.

A three-vehicle crash on Ladd Road near Tully Road killed one person and injured several others Saturday night; CHP is investigating.

Fairfield firefighters rescued four dogs after a working structure fire on Diamond Way; department video shows crews shifting to exterior operations.

Police posted photos after a fire outside the Tennant Station Safeway and are seeking tips to identify a suspect.

Etched.ai has leased about 80,000 square feet in Milpitas as chip startups hunt for high-power industrial space, highlighting limits in many older buildings' electrical capacity.

San Jose used the No. 2 pick to take Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, adding SHL scoring and international pedigree to a young core of prospects.