The nomination window opened July 13 for Palo Alto’s Nov. 3 election. Local hopefuls are filing while a half‑cent Cubberley sales‑tax measure heads to the ballot.

More than 200 economists and AI researchers — including Nobel laureates — released a short Stanford-organized statement urging immediate policy and institutional action to prepare for AI’s economic upheaval.

Assessor Mark Church certified a record $357.6B assessment roll for 2026–27, extending 16 years of growth and reshaping local revenue allocations. The increase will affect school and city budgets.

Cool morning in San Francisco with inland highs in the mid‑70s. Coastal Flood Advisory runs through July 16; a small chance of thunderstorms Monday–Tuesday.

Marin County crews ran a controlled burn in San Rafael Saturday to reduce fuels and give firefighters live-fire training as hot, dry conditions raise wildfire risk.

VAR reviews — from a sensor‑equipped ball to lengthy pitch‑side checks — have upended crucial World Cup moments and left Bay Area and Seattle fans divided.

San José’s Dine Downtown runs July 9–19, with more than 45 restaurants serving prix‑fixe menus and specials across downtown.

A 20-year-old Vallejo man was arrested after a Fourth of July hit-and-run on the 400 block of Santa Clara Street left a woman critically injured.

Ceasefire officers stopped a vehicle near Orinda and recovered five handguns, including an AK‑style pistol, plus narcotics. Arrests followed and a follow‑up East Oakland search turned up more drugs and cash.

Beaulieu Vineyard has reopened its restored 1885 stone winery in Rutherford, unveiling new tasting rooms, a Rarity Room and a culinary program as it reopens to visitors. Reservations begin July 13.

The 50th SF Free Folk Festival fills the Music Concourse with free performances, workshops and dance across Golden Gate Park. All events are free and open to all ages.

Cool, foggy Saturday with a Coastal Flood Advisory through July 16. Night tides may push water into low‑lying lots; expect breezy afternoons.

A NetCredit analysis of Zillow listings finds Wyoming offers the most square footage while Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Boston top price‑per‑square‑foot. Markets diverge sharply by region.