Monterey County detectives filed a detainer against a man in the 1982 killing of Salinas nightclub owner Cruz Gomez after new DNA work and a public tip.

Dense fog in Oakland this morning with highs near 64°F. Light rain is possible late tonight; stronger offshore winds arrive later in the week.

Southern Marin Fire Chief Chris Tubbs will retire July 1, 2026, after more than 47 years in the fire service. The district’s board says it will run an open search for his successor.

Redwood City trustees voted to place an eight‑year parcel tax on the June 2 ballot that would raise about $12.2M a year for teachers, aides and classroom programs. The board says the funds would be split between districtwide needs and individual school sites.

A small plane veered off a San Jose runway Friday after a reported mechanical failure; video shows emergency crews on scene while authorities review the incident.

Oakland will warm into the mid‑70s Saturday with only a small chance of showers; the North Bay could see isolated storms and light rain Sunday.

Contra Costa DA released a public report on Feb. 27, 2026 about the Aug. 4, 2025 Richmond officer‑involved shooting and posted the full press release and report online.

East Palo Alto’s council approved a neighborhood‑driven residential parking permit program this week; permit fees and enforcement details are still to be set. The ordinance requires resident petitions before zones can be created.

San Francisco spikes into the low 70s Friday with light winds. Cooler, cloudier weather and a slight chance of light rain return Sunday night.

A 1930s Shell station on Russell Street has been reborn as The Station, a smashburger stand serving $10‑ish burgers, fast eight‑minute tickets and long lines. The tidy menu and patio vibe have made the corner a quick‑bite destination in South Berkeley.

A winter surge of death cap and lookalike mushrooms has hospitalized dozens in California, with Spanish‑speaking and Mayan immigrant communities among the hardest hit.

Tony Gemignani’s Slice House is coming to downtown San Jose at the Marketcenter on Coleman Avenue and is targeting a summer opening with regional slices. The chain will serve New York, Detroit, Grandma and Sicilian styles by the slice.

Cousins Ann Groux and Sheneen Brown opened Lil Sista’s Goody’s, a downtown Napa soul‑food restaurant serving shrimp and grits, oxtails and a popular Sunday buffet.