At Hopland, robots, drones and smart valves demoed for winegrowers — and Napa’s farmworker report shows the region is especially exposed to automation.

Heat-driven blazes are shortening evacuation windows in Marin County and across the West; narrow roads and single-exit neighborhoods are forcing planners to rethink how people get out.

A vehicle fire spread into brush near Groveland, prompting evacuations and a multi‑agency response. County officials point residents to official incident maps and the public information line for updates.

Fieldwork Brewing will take over the former Presidio Social Club at 563 Ruger Street, converting the site into the park’s first full-service tap room and expanding the brewery’s SF footprint.

Rohnert Park police say a 21‑year‑old Sonoma man was booked on a felony charge after allegedly trying to sell a marijuana vape pen to a 12‑year‑old arranged over Snapchat; the child’s mother interrupted the deal.

Valencia Street turned into a sea of green on Sunday as Mexico supporters filled bars and patios across the Mission.

Redwood City’s Pal Center turns 30 as the city secures a $4.5M Prop. 64 grant to expand youth prevention, diversion and community wellness programs. The funding will back a police‑partnered diversion plan and evaluation by Stanford.

A 46-year-old Antioch man surrendered after an hours-long barricade on the 1600 block of Aster Drive; negotiators, SWAT and county A3 crisis teams responded.

A mystery thief nicknamed the "Great Drain Robber" has been prying sewer vent covers across Bernal Heights, leaving holes and forcing homeowners to replace them.

A salvage yard blaze along Recycle Road in Rancho Cordova sent thick black smoke Friday evening. Crews, including an aerial unit, worked to contain the flames while officials investigate.

PG&E warns a new barcode/QR-code payment scam has already cost customers more than $211,000 this year. Small businesses and households are being urged to hang up and verify bills through official channels.

Kelsey Pfendler is expected in Honolulu early Saturday after a solo 2,400‑mile row from Monterey; she’s chasing a record and raising funds for The Whale Foundation.

An active Stanislaus County investigation is underway near South Carpenter and Crows Landing roads; the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit is leading the probe. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.