San José says the CaliBunga waterpark will stay closed this summer as city officials and a new partner plan a reimagined attraction and community programming at Lake Cunningham.

Gunfire broke out in East Oakland during early‑morning catalytic converter thefts; one resident was struck by shrapnel and police are seeking tips and video.

The City Manager’s recommended FY2026‑27 budget balances citywide spending but warns of roughly $20M in revenue at risk; Council will weigh approval June 23.

A Berkeley Ph.D. candidate and founder of ISP‑Myanmar was detained in Kunming on suspicion of espionage, Chinese officials say. Details remain scarce as diplomats seek answers.

A one‑alarm fire on the 800 block of Divisadero closed the street between Fulton and McAllister as SFFD crews fought the blaze and searched for hot spots.

Oakland homicide detectives are investigating after remains were found Tuesday near 34th Street in West Oakland. An autopsy is pending and police ask anyone with information to contact OPD.

A civil grand jury says staffing losses and a stalled permitting software rollout are slowing Napa’s Planning Division and offered 14 recommendations to speed reviews.

A 10-year-old in Oakley woke her family during a porch fire early Wednesday; all seven escaped but the home and family pets were lost.

A San Rafael traffic stop for illegally tinted windows turned up a loaded .22, 58 rounds and about 54.7 grams of suspected meth; a 33‑year‑old man was booked on multiple charges.

A Santa Rosa maker and national data show small Bay Area firms are pausing hiring as investor caution and new benefit work rules collide.

Elon Musk will speak virtually to ASML employees about his Terafab chip plan as SpaceX nears a blockbuster IPO. The closed-door talk puts ASML at the center of chip‑supply questions.

City officials unveiled a preservation package that could add about 2,500 landmarks over five years, pairing staff, funding and tech upgrades to speed designations.

Redwood City police say officers seized roughly 23 pounds of methamphetamine and arrested two people; the investigation is ongoing.