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Kehlani headlined a sold-out Big Game Block Party outside San José City Hall, giving downtown a hometown spotlight during Super Bowl weekend.
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Morning fog will give way to mild sun, but Pacific Coast beaches are dangerous today with a High Surf Advisory and sneaker-wave risk.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A house on Rosewood Drive in San Bruno was gutted by a Friday fire; police and fire crews responded and the city urged people to avoid the area. Authorities have not yet confirmed a cause or injuries.
Patchy morning fog clears to a sunny, warm afternoon in San Jose. Coastal beaches remain dangerous under a High Surf Advisory.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Oakland’s proposal to move parking enforcement from OakDOT to Finance has drawn swift pushback from staff, advocates and business groups ahead of a Feb. 10 committee hearing. The debate pits revenue collection against curb-management strategy.
An undisclosed donor pledged $3.5 million to help San Francisco families open federally backed "Trump accounts" for newborns, Mayor Daniel Lurie said. Details on distribution and enrollment are pending.
Food & Drinks in ...
Yaichi in Milpitas stacks tuna, scallops, ikura and uni into three upscale kaisendon and plans to add housemade Sanuki‑style udon.
Parks & Nature in ...
A mountain lion wandered into Pacific Heights; animal-control teams worked overnight to capture and re-release the cat, and no injuries were reported.
Sunny inland highs near 67°F; Pacific beaches under High Surf Advisory through Saturday evening. Avoid jetties and the water.
A funeral procession for Fairfield Fire Engineer Christopher Bell will move westbound on I‑80 Friday and is expected to cause delays; an 11 a.m. memorial is set in Vacaville.
Family-run Ruby's on Judah Street has folded a smashburger taco and a low‑ABV "Mellow Marg" into its beach-friendly, taco‑first menu. The Outer Sunset spot leans casual and surf‑ready.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Former players, students and local leaders packed a Stanford panel to push back on mental-health stigma and point attendees to local crisis resources.
One man was shot and another pistol‑whipped during a late‑night East Oakland robbery; police say both victims were hospitalized and are asking for video and tips.
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