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.

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.

A man was pronounced dead after a solo vehicle crash near Georgia and Russell late Tuesday; Vallejo police say toxicology is pending as investigators probe the cause.

Sunny, unusually warm Thursday in Oakland with highs near 70°F. Pacific Coast beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement that upgrades to a High Surf Advisory Friday–Saturday.

BART credits a braking fix and ending wet‑weather slow orders for recent on‑time gains; the agency says a Sept–Dec update is due later this month.

A lender has moved to foreclose on Blackhawk Plaza after months of tenant departures and stalled openings, leaving Danville’s shopping hub in limbo.

San José officials are weighing a hotel‑tax increase to close a projected $55–$65 million shortfall; staff say a two‑point bump could net about $10 million a year.

Sunny and mild across the city today. Pacific beaches are unsafe through Saturday because of high surf and sneaker waves.

Union leaders converged in Sacramento and told Gov. Gavin Newsom their 2028 backing depends on his AI policy, citing his veto of SB 7 and demanding enforceable worker protections.

East Palo Alto has opened a review of its Flock license‑plate camera pilot after nearby cities disclosed improper access to plate data. Residents and council members are pressing for answers before the council acts.

A Hayward bicyclist struck in Oakland’s Chinatown on Dec. 27 died of his injuries on Jan. 11, police say. Investigators are seeking video and tips.

A 90-year-old woman died after being struck Monday on Richmond Drive in Millbrae. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is investigating and seeking witnesses.