AB 1903 cleared the Assembly 70-0 and would force repairs before lawsuits, a shift supporters say could ease insurance pain and help restart condo construction. The bill now heads to the State Senate.

Five people were booked after SFPD used drone and ALPR surveillance to track a vehicle tied to a Muni chain‑snatching; police say stolen jewelry was recovered and suspects jailed.

Berkeley’s Bay Area Book Festival runs May 29–31 with 350+ authors, dozens of stages and a free Bookworm Block Party. Evening headliners at The Freight are ticketed.

After 70 years in downtown San Jose the Rocca family says they’re seeking a buyer for Original Joe’s. The move raises questions about the future of the restaurant’s menu and name.

Roxette stops at Toyota Pavilion in Concord on Oct. 3 with Taylor Dayne, Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets. Concord presale Thursday; public sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Baci Café & Wine Bar in Healdsburg will be closed after an SUV crashed into its dining room; the owner says repairs will take weeks and no one was hurt.

A 22-year-old Tracy man died after a multi-vehicle crash left one car ablaze near Tracy Boulevard and Grant Line Road; two others were hospitalized and police are investigating.

San Rafael police arrested a 64‑year‑old man after reports he attacked juveniles and threw a bicycle at a rider; officials say no one was injured.

Olema Pharmaceuticals agreed to a seven‑year, 38,176 sq ft lease at Kilroy Oyster Point and plans to relocate its headquarters there by December 2026.

Gusty WNW winds will pick up Tuesday with gusts through the afternoon. Pacific beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement — avoid jetties and secure outdoor items.

A man who climbed onto a Sonoma County Transit bus near Santa Rosa Junior College stayed atop the vehicle for nearly 10 hours before coming down and being booked, police said.

A 28-year-old Waterford man died after his pickup left Highway 132 near McEwen Road and struck a telephone pole early Memorial Day; CHP says he was unbelted and ejected.

Morning fog gives way to sunny, mild Memorial Day highs near 74°F. Small Craft Advisories are in effect for coastal waters on Tuesday, May 26.