A city audit alleges the chief assistant treasurer steered a near-$10M contract to a close friend, imperiling a major modernization project.

Menlo Ventures marked its 50th anniversary by announcing $3 billion across two AI funds aimed at seed‑to‑growth startups. The raise expands the firm’s bets in infrastructure, healthcare and enterprise AI.

A $13M Sonoma estate sale underscores a two‑speed market: trophy properties trading at the top while county medians barely budge.

Crews responded to a brush fire near Arastradero Road and Caballo Lane in Palo Alto; several acres burned and crews reported a slow rate of spread.

USF and two former coaches have asked a federal judge to sanction seven players in a long-running lawsuit, accusing some plaintiffs of false statements as discovery intensifies.

BART stopped service Monday between Lafayette and Pleasant Hill after a 'major medical emergency' at Walnut Creek station, disrupting Yellow Line service.

Suisun City Council will consider a proposed 10‑year trash franchise this Tuesday; an evaluation panel has recommended Recology and staff propose a $46.21 first‑year rate.

San Jose firefighters freed a person trapped in an elevator shaft at a long-abandoned psychiatric hospital after a tense technical rescue.

Cool morning with afternoon sun inland; highs near 87°F by Wednesday (June 24). Beach hazards persist through midweek.

Blocking an age‑linked enzyme regenerated hyaline cartilage in mice and produced early repair signals in human knee tissue, researchers report.

Illuminate’s 49‑beam “7x7” will beam from Civic Center Plaza nightly from June 21 through July 4, a free walk‑under display timed with Pride and the Fourth of July.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on northbound Highway 101 near Whipple Road in Redwood City; CHP says investigators are on the scene.

Cloudy start clears to sun and highs near 82°F today; inland warmth increases midweek while Pacific beaches face a sneaker-wave risk through Wednesday.