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Citibank opened a 12,000‑sqft flagship at One California St., replacing a Wells Fargo spot and consolidating two smaller downtown branches. The new space includes an events lounge and full wealth services.
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A husband-and-wife team has leased the Fog City space on the Embarcadero and plans Moonchild, a wine‑forward bistro aimed at late‑2026. Owners say seasonal Northern California produce will lead the menu.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A San Carlos traffic stop produced a loaded unserialized “ghost” gun and drug arrests, and a separate hit‑and‑run left a scooter rider injured before police arrested a suspect at SFO.
Santa Rosa maker Orbis Electric says its HaloDrive Cooling Engine can cut data‑center energy use and scale local manufacturing as AI demand grows. The company is lining up pilots and space in Sonoma County.
A 52-year-old Turlock man was killed early Monday on Washington Road near Ehrlich Road. CHP says the driver stayed and investigators do not suspect drugs or alcohol.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Modesto closed its iconic 1916 "Lion Bridge" on March 16 as crews launch a $133–134M replacement that will widen crossings, preserve the lions and reroute traffic.
A 53-year-old Pittsburg resident died after an assault at his home Saturday; police arrested a 27-year-old who lived there and booked him into county custody.
A 28-year-old woman was found stabbed to death at an encampment along Anderson Drive in San Rafael on Saturday evening. Police say the investigation is ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact them.
Community & Society in ...
An unplanned PG&E outage knocked out power Sunday in the Outer Richmond and Sea Cliff neighborhoods; crews worked through the morning to restore service.
Politics & Govt in ...
Ripon Fire is asking property owners to approve a Prop. 218 assessment to hire firefighters and staff an engine that’s stayed empty since 2014 as crews run thin.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Stanford and other U.S. hospitals are testing CAR‑T as a one‑time treatment for progressive MS. Early data show immune effects but safety and repair of old damage remain uncertain.
A federal Medicaid shift is letting counties enroll people in Medi‑Cal before release, giving them meds, appointments and a case manager during the critical first weeks home.
Belmont approved early engineering funds to study whether Island Park can join Redwood City's levee project, aiming to reduce flood risk and insurance exposure for the neighborhood.
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