A man died early Sunday after his car struck construction barriers and caught fire on Capitol Expressway in East San Jose. Police say the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota Camry and detectives are seeking tips.

The Strokes revealed Reality Awaits with a retro teaser and play a sold‑out Bill Graham show in San Francisco tonight. Fans hope to hear new songs live.

Central Marin will pay $3.15M after a San Anselmo man says officers tased him while he suffered a grand mal seizure; the settlement renews scrutiny of training and oversight.

A San Jose Powerball ticket missed the $216M jackpot but matched four numbers plus the Powerball, paying $44,744 under California’s rules.

Caminar says a former CFO misappropriated $99,375 through fabricated invoices; Redwood City police are investigating while the nonprofit tightens controls.

A three‑alarm house fire on Dutton Street damaged five homes in San Leandro; crews knocked it down quickly and nearby Washington Elementary was not affected.

Tamalpais trustees will debate a campuswide cellphone policy April 14, weighing locking pouches against teacher collection as parents and students split.

An early-morning blaze struck the Camron-Stanford House on Lake Merritt; firefighters reported no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

San Bruno police say suspected explosive materials, meth and a cache of firearms — including an un‑serialized AR‑15 — were found during a search; a 32‑year‑old was arrested.

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival returns with more than 100 free concerts, dance, circus and family shows in downtown San Francisco from May through November.

Sunny weekend ahead with highs near 80°F Saturday and Sunday. Cooler, wetter pattern returns next week with light rain possible April 7–8.

A driver was arrested after a car struck a 10-year-old in a Petaluma crosswalk; the child suffered minor injuries and is expected to recover. Police are asking for tips and video.

Meg Whitman has listed her 1,500‑acre Spring Creek Ranch north of Redding for $18.5M, pitched as a private trout fishery and hunting retreat.