A new California bill would bar fantasy‑sports and prediction‑market apps from advertising to or onboarding minors, citing data showing teens' exposure to gambling.

Caltrain plans a pilot using license‑plate readers at select Peninsula crossings, pairing ALPR with AI cameras and other upgrades to deter cars from stopping on tracks.

Police detained a suspect after an active incident on the 1400 block of California Street, SFPD said. Officials urged people to avoid the area while officers worked the scene.

Meta struck a multibillion lease with Google for TPU access, reframing compute as a metered utility and reshuffling the AI chip market. Local infrastructure choices may ripple across the Bay Area.

A Washington State University study tested 719 academic hypotheses and found ChatGPT often returned incorrect or unstable answers, prompting calls for human verification.

Four men pleaded guilty in a 2023 Bayview drive‑by that wounded a man and left a home damaged. Two defendants are expected to receive 10‑year terms.

A 25-year-old man was found shot early Monday at Country Manor Park in Antioch and is in critical condition while police investigate.

A 26-year-old man was shot in the neck after a dirt bike rider opened fire on his car in East Oakland. Police recovered shell casings and are seeking video and tips.

A carjacking in Fairfield on March 14 sparked a multi-county pursuit that ended in American Canyon with a K‑9 capture. Authorities say the suspect was booked and no one was hurt.

Collectors say Whatnot turned live card breaks and repacks into gambling‑style purchases; arbitration filings seek refunds, damages and tighter rules. The company points to its policies.

A Heat Advisory covers the Bay Area March 16–20 as San Jose heads into an early heat wave. Inland highs will hit the 90s; check local cooling centers.

A Heat Advisory runs March 16–20 for the Bay Area. San Francisco will see highs in the 80s with hotter inland pockets; check cooling resources and stay hydrated.

Vallejo police say a man on post‑release supervision fled a March 1 traffic stop; officers later found him hiding in Ford Alley and recovered an unserialized handgun.