Sebastopol's regional library shut abruptly after staff reported an environmental concern. Inspections are underway and holds were moved to Forestville.

San Francisco sued the owner of 155 Hyde, alleging tenants were housed in a red‑tagged, fire‑damaged Tenderloin building; the city is seeking fines and cost recovery.

Bank of America's CEO says the bank's FIFA World Cup sponsorship could bring major activity to the Bay Area, comparing the tournament to 'a hundred Super Bowls.' Local planners and businesses are already lining up activations and ticket programs.

Western Asset's WAMCO will pay $100M to settle SEC allegations that a former manager cherry‑picked trades. The move aims to resolve civil probes and return money to harmed investors.

A court‑approved second distribution from the $725M Facebook privacy settlement is set for June; some claimants who cashed earlier payments may receive extra money.

Marjane Satrapi, the Franco‑Iranian creator of Persepolis, has died at 56. Family and officials said she "died of sadness" after her husband's passing.

Sheriff Ortiz told supervisors the county’s 2025 annual report shows rural major crimes have stayed roughly level, with deputies still handling more than 23,000 calls. The update highlights steady totals alongside a handful of high‑profile incidents that strained rural patrols.

New federal data and a San Diego Union‑Tribune analysis show Stockton, San Jose, Fresno and Bakersfield among the nation's fastest‑growing job markets, driven by Central Valley hiring and local tech rebounds.

City leaders, business owners and residents met Wednesday to weigh whether Oakland’s First Fridays can continue after a March bar shooting and a May sidewalk crash spooked sponsors.

Dozens of Oakland Station residents say roaches, broken elevators and unrepaired flood damage have turned the affordable senior building hazardous; tenants and ACCE are demanding action.

The Coffee Movement will open a new Chinatown-adjacent cafe this fall with a four-seat slow bar and a multi-course coffee tasting menu. The original window will stay open for quick cups.

Sunny Thursday with highs near 72°F and gusty onshore winds; marine advisories are in effect offshore through Friday morning.

A judge refused San Jose’s bid to dismiss a public‑records suit over a private chat dubbed “Tammany Hall.” The order arrived one day before the June 2 primary.