A house on Rosewood Drive in San Bruno was gutted by a Friday fire; police and fire crews responded and the city urged people to avoid the area. Authorities have not yet confirmed a cause or injuries.

Patchy morning fog clears to a sunny, warm afternoon in San Jose. Coastal beaches remain dangerous under a High Surf Advisory.

Oakland’s proposal to move parking enforcement from OakDOT to Finance has drawn swift pushback from staff, advocates and business groups ahead of a Feb. 10 committee hearing. The debate pits revenue collection against curb-management strategy.

An undisclosed donor pledged $3.5 million to help San Francisco families open federally backed "Trump accounts" for newborns, Mayor Daniel Lurie said. Details on distribution and enrollment are pending.

Yaichi in Milpitas stacks tuna, scallops, ikura and uni into three upscale kaisendon and plans to add housemade Sanuki‑style udon.

A mountain lion wandered into Pacific Heights; animal-control teams worked overnight to capture and re-release the cat, and no injuries were reported.

Sunny inland highs near 67°F; Pacific beaches under High Surf Advisory through Saturday evening. Avoid jetties and the water.

A funeral procession for Fairfield Fire Engineer Christopher Bell will move westbound on I‑80 Friday and is expected to cause delays; an 11 a.m. memorial is set in Vacaville.

Family-run Ruby's on Judah Street has folded a smashburger taco and a low‑ABV "Mellow Marg" into its beach-friendly, taco‑first menu. The Outer Sunset spot leans casual and surf‑ready.

Former players, students and local leaders packed a Stanford panel to push back on mental-health stigma and point attendees to local crisis resources.

One man was shot and another pistol‑whipped during a late‑night East Oakland robbery; police say both victims were hospitalized and are asking for video and tips.

A man was pronounced dead after a solo vehicle crash near Georgia and Russell late Tuesday; Vallejo police say toxicology is pending as investigators probe the cause.

Sunny, unusually warm Thursday in Oakland with highs near 70°F. Pacific Coast beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement that upgrades to a High Surf Advisory Friday–Saturday.