Honda Research Institute, which operates a Silicon Valley lab in San Jose, funded research proving shiitake mushrooms can function as computer memory. The biodegradable chips address a very real problem with how we manufacture electronics.

Racist graffiti targeting Black people was found near Palo Alto's Magical Bridge Playground; police are investigating and asking the public for tips. Public Works removed the markings.

Sierra, co-founded by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, is reported to have inked about 300,000 sq ft at 185 Berry in China Basin — a major AI-era office move for San Francisco.

Bob's Donuts is closing its original Polk Street location after 70 years, moving to a newer, larger space nearby, maintaining its status as a San Francisco institution.

A federal judge has granted class-action status to the lawsuit filed by individuals detained at the Dolores Park "hill bomb" event against San Francisco city, allowing them to sue as a group.

Police found two deceased individuals after a reported shooting in a Fairfield, CA apartment, in a possible murder-suicide. An investigation is ongoing, and support information for domestic violence victims has been shared.

The federal park entity that Trump tried to kill off in February just announced its biggest housing project in two decades, betting 196 new apartments can generate the revenue needed to survive without Congress. While most San Francisco developers can't get projects off the ground, the Presidio Trust has a secret weapon: it can borrow directly from the U.S. Treasury.

Berkeley Police arrested Arcturus Wiggins for an attempted robbery at a Chevron station in 2024, with evidence and inter-agency cooperation leading to his capture.

San Mateo Police arrested Darren Stuart, 64, at a gas station for possession of methamphetamine, with past drug convictions, and drug paraphernalia. Charges include HS 11395(B)(1), 11377(A), and 11364(A).

Oakland's Fruitvale district is hosting its 30th Día de los Muertos festival with precautions against immigration enforcement, including trained volunteers and a legal aid pavilion.

Four people were arrested in Modesto for a home invasion and may be linked to a similar incident in Union City, as both involved a white Ford Taurus. Union City Police seek information on the case.

San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie announces the "Winter of Music," featuring electronic acts like Skrillex and Swedish House Mafia at venues including Moscone Center and Pier 80.

Lianne Dumas, a Deputy City Attorney, has been appointed as a judge in the San Francisco County Superior Court to fill the vacancy left by Judge Curtis E.A. Karnow's retirement.