A suspected DUI crash early Saturday on San Marin Drive in Novato left one teenager dead and four others hospitalized; police say the 17‑year‑old driver was impaired.

The ACLU and the Bazelon Center say San Jose is steering mental‑health 911 calls to police instead of non‑police crisis teams and pressed Mayor Matt Mahan to rejoin county talks. Advocates warn negotiations — not the courts — must come next.

An AI named Luna built and now runs a Cow Hollow storefront, picking stock, hiring a human and taking phone orders.

Cristian Diaz‑Villatoro pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl and meth; prosecutors say searches turned up kilo‑scale fentanyl and phone records tied him to Tenderloin sales.

Neighbors sued the city and turned in roughly 700 signatures after the council eased a two‑road fire‑access rule for sprinklered developments. Organizers want the ballot to restore the older safety standard.

A Yale analysis of HRS data found nearly half of adults 65+ improved in memory or walking speed over up to 12 years, and positive views on aging predicted those gains.

A full weekend shutdown of eastbound I‑80 will crimp SoMa and Mission Bay traffic next weekend. Timeline, detours and transit options explained.

City leaders asked the county to study alternative flight procedures after residents reported louder, more frequent overflights tied to a new FAA approach.

A 42-acre Benessere Vineyards estate in St. Helena will be sold at auction in May, with starting bids expected between $8M and $12M.

California mailed millions of Middle Class Tax Refund debit cards in 2022; many still carry unused funds that expire April 30, 2026. Here’s how to check and claim yours.

Oliver’s Market paid about $25 million for Farmer’s Lane Plaza in Santa Rosa, clearing the way for a 35,500‑sq‑ft store slated to open in 2027 and hire 150–200 workers.

Fairview Terrace will convert a long‑vacant South Stockton lot into 76 all‑electric, affordable senior apartments with on‑site services and clean‑energy systems.

An 80‑foot bridge on Dry Creek Road replaces a 100‑year‑old one‑lane crossing. One lane opened this week and full access is expected in early May.