State census‑day counts show San Mateo County lost roughly 3,556 public school students between 2021–22 and 2025–26, with big drops in several large districts and gains in a few elementary systems.

La Kalidád is opening a permanent café‑bakery at 680 A 2nd St in South Beach this fall, bringing seasonal Filipino‑Californian pastries and holiday pies to the neighborhood.

A man identified as the driver in a 2017 South San Francisco hit-and-run that killed Teresa Gonzales was arrested in Israel and returned to face felony charges in San Mateo County.

A Placer County deputy narrowly avoided being struck in Loomis as a pickup involved in a hit‑and‑run barreled past; bodycam shows the truck crashing and the driver was arrested.

Saratoga planners denied a 25‑home builder’s‑remedy project on a 72‑acre hillside, citing emergency‑access and wildfire risks. The developer plans to appeal to the City Council.

An elderly woman was killed outside Capitola Mall Monday, triggering a lockdown and evacuation while police investigate.

Salesforce gave $3 million to the SFPD’s Real Time Investigation Center, earmarked for drone docking stations, counter‑drone gear and other tech — and renewed privacy concerns.

Brex signed a near‑decade lease for the entire 270 Brannan building in SoMa, marking a major corporate return to San Francisco's office market.

A viral clip from SFO shows a passenger accusing a woman in a United uniform of saying, "Maybe we should call ICE on you," sparking online outrage and questions about staff conduct.

Mass 'Balance Due' notices were taped to doors at Bayview's Alice Griffith while tenants report mold, broken elevators and other failures. Advocates want an independent probe.

An off‑duty SFPD officer struck a homeless man in North Beach on July 20; the victim is in critical condition and the department's traffic unit is investigating.

A modern farmhouse in Sonoma offers 5,699 sq ft, vineyard views and a pool across 4.6 acres, listed at $10.9M.

Little Woods Mobile Villa’s owners paid the fee to start a city relocation review, risking displacement for nearly 100 residents as legal fights continue.