A former San Quentin janitor pleaded guilty to federal drug charges after investigators say they found meth and cannabis hidden in a hollowed-out peanut butter jar. Prosecutors say the scheme ran from 2019 to 2024 and generated six-figure proceeds.

Former César staff are reuniting to open Mesón at 1329 Gilman St in Berkeley, bringing paellas, montaditos and a backyard patio this summer.

A family-owned Mexican restaurant in San Jose is closing after 35 years, prompting longtime customers to reflect on its decades of service.

Sana'a Cafe has leased three former Starbucks storefronts in San Francisco, including a Financial District site at 27 Drumm. The move adds another wave of Yemeni cafés to the city.

Bonita Taqueria y Rotisserie will open a third San Francisco location on 24th Street and expand its weekend brunch into a daily offering across shops.

A UC Berkeley working paper ties a post‑ChatGPT surge in A grades to students’ use of generative AI. Campuses are redesigning exams and reinstating proctoring to protect degree value.

A 2015 Atherton estate at 190 Almendral Avenue sold for $32.5M on March 30 and ranked ninth among March 2026’s priciest U.S. home sales. The trade follows a string of high‑end deals nationally.

Two people were taken into custody after San Jose police say a woman was assaulted and suspects barricaded themselves on S. Capitol Avenue.

Notices of default tied to loans for two entitled downtown towers put the 896 Folsom and 777 Sutter projects at risk. The filings highlight stress on the city's development pipeline.

OpenAI is weighing legal steps against Apple after reporting says its ChatGPT tie‑in with Siri hasn’t delivered as promised.

Sunny Friday in San Jose with a high near 80°F; northwest winds will strengthen through the weekend and west‑facing beaches face hazardous surf.

California AG Rob Bonta has asked FIFA for records after reports that ticket categories and stadium maps changed post‑sale, leaving some buyers with lower‑designated seats. The AG set a May 29 deadline for FIFA to respond.

Archer says it closed FAA Phase 3 for its Midnight eVTOL while reporting a $217.7M Q1 loss. The company is pressing toward Phase 4 and prepping LA operations for LA28.