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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Santa Cruz man was arrested after a Feb. 10 shooting at a San Lorenzo Riverbed campsite that left a person hospitalized and expected to survive.
Weather & Environment in ...
Big Basin and Castle Rock will close today as heavy rain and damaging winds move through; New Brighton campground will also be closed.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
An AlertSF notice reported a power outage on Treasure Island's south end; SFPUC crews are working to restore service.
Food & Drinks in ...
Bad Bunny privately bought out Macarena in Palo Alto after his Super Bowl performance, turning the new tapas spot into an intimate after-party for close friends and family.
Retail & Industry in ...
San Francisco will update century‑old flower‑stand rules that limited permits to family members, opening downtown corners to new vendors under PermitSF reforms.
Parks & Nature in ...
Santa Rosa approved a master plan to remake MLK Jr. Park, but about $4 million remains unfunded and a fight over synthetic turf persists.
Truckee police arrested a 15-year-old after shots were fired in the Save Mart parking lot; no one was injured and investigators are still looking for the weapon.
Slice House is moving into the former Dog Haus space at Pacific Commons in Fremont, with local franchisees listed on recent filings. The chef-backed chain will serve slices, whole pies and a full menu.
SFO’s new cargo facility swaps sprawling sheds for stacked, automated storage — robots, high‑bay racks and on‑site solar aim to speed handling and cut overnight emissions. The site, led by Skanska, is due in early 2028.
Community & Society in ...
Palo Alto Unified agreed to pay $3.25 million to settle a lawsuit from a tenured P.E. teacher after criminal charges were dropped and an outside probe found the allegation unsubstantiated.
A 53-year-old flower seller in East Oakland was robbed Saturday, losing roughly $300 and five bouquets; police arrested a 21-year-old and are seeking a second suspect.
A trio posing as wildlife removers allegedly took cash and paperwork from an 89‑year‑old on Prince Street, then demanded money to ‘repair’ a roof hole they left behind. Police are investigating.
Patchy fog Saturday morning, then a series of Pacific storms brings rain and gusty southerly winds from Sunday into midweek. Expect wet commutes and coastal advisories.
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