Tight inventory, high prices and low mortgage rates are pushing Peninsula homeowners to renovate rather than sell. Remodels and ADUs are becoming the local growth market.

South San Francisco’s year‑end shortfall narrowed to about $600K after stronger hotel and business‑tax receipts, but pension and state funding gaps leave uncertainty ahead.

SFFD backed new legislation to raise penalties and curb illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July.

A suspect was arrested within hours of a fatal shooting on West Nevin Avenue after police used license‑plate readers to track a vehicle into Concord.

Redfin's April analysis shows San Francisco bucked a national easing in homebuying costs — buyers now need about $444K to afford a mid-priced local home.

The Out Museum opened in Chinatown with a ribbon-cutting Friday, billed as the world’s first Chinese-language queer museum and archive. The launch includes exhibits, films and community programs through early June.

SFERS quietly redirected $110M into Asia‑focused lending and Bay Area venture funds, including $40M PAG allocations and new Eclipse commitments.

Alameda County Vector Control confirmed a bat found near Palo Verde Common tested positive for rabies; officials say there are no known exposures.

Padoca, a Brazilian bakery at 445 San Mateo Ave in San Bruno, opened last Saturday with pão de queijo, cakes and espresso service.

Vacaville police say a father was arrested after his unlicensed son struck four parked cars; a department transcript shows a 0.31% BAC.

Objectors say Bayer’s $7.25B Roundup settlement tramples due process and favors lawyers; a May removal filing and a June 4 opt‑out deadline now cloud approval.

An adult gray whale about 12 meters long washed ashore near Marina Park; the city says scientists will perform a necropsy and agencies are coordinating the response.

Alum Rock trustees approved an 18‑month study to explore rebuilding the burned MACSA youth center in East San Jose. Community advocates rallied, but funding is the main hurdle.