A proposed five‑story, 74‑room Castellucci hotel at downtown St. Helena is entering CEQA review, with public comment open through April 20.

A 206,000‑square‑foot Edgewater Park Plaza near Oakland International Airport is headed to a foreclosure auction after a notice of default flagged nearly $1M in unpaid rent.

A disabled BART train in San Francisco forced Red Line suspensions and limited Green Line service while crews moved a tow train into place.

A San Francisco caregiver was federally indicted for allegedly failing to report $1.5M tied to care for an elderly client. The indictment follows a civil suit claiming millions were siphoned from the client’s accounts.

San Mateo police say a suspect is in custody after a random attack on an older resident. Investigators are asking witnesses to call the department.

Mostly sunny today with highs near 65°F and gusty afternoon winds. Small craft advisories are posted; rain chances return Sunday.

Federal prosecutors say a San Ramon man used gaming platforms and chat apps to try to coerce at least nine children; the FBI is seeking other potential victims.

Former Sheriff Christina Corpus filed a defamation claim against San Mateo County, saying officials' statements led to her removal. The filing follows a landmark ouster and years of legal fights.

After a landlord doubled the rent, the 65-year-old El Faro taqueria on Folsom Street is listed for sale as owners weigh brokers and buyers.

A driver was arrested after a pedestrian was struck and killed on Mission Street Monday afternoon. Police say they chased the vehicle onto Highway 101 and made an arrest near 18th and Potrero.

Khan Academy, TED and ETS are teaming up on a competency-based B.S. in applied AI with big-tech partners and a targeted price near $10K; applications are expected in 12–18 months.

A San Francisco judge denied Uponor’s push to force arbitration in lawsuits over leaking PEX plumbing, clearing the way for court fights and potential class claims. Plaintiffs say repair bills have run into five figures.

A franchisee plans five Buffalo Wild Wings GO shops across the Bay Area, starting with a Fremont pickup-and-delivery outpost next to Panda Express and Club Pilates.