San Francisco’s Marufuku Ramen will open a downtown Walnut Creek location next Wednesday, bringing its signature Hakata tonkotsu and a roomy patio to 1630 Cypress Street.

The California Transportation Commission approved roughly $540M to fund zero‑emission transit, Bay Bridge work and dozens of local walking‑and‑biking projects statewide.

A damaged semi in South San Jose forced PG&E to cut power to thousands while crews worked to stabilize the vehicle.

Kawasaki and Nvidia are reportedly lining up a San Jose robotics R&D hub to test medical and mobility robots with partners including Microsoft and Fujitsu.

More than 400 Planned Parenthood Mar Monte clinicians and nurses voted to form a union with SEIU Local 521, organizers said. The unit aims to protect staffing and patient care amid funding uncertainty.

Scott Sanborn bought 88 Kearny last year; now investors are circling the FiDi tower.

SFPD says a 40‑year‑old woman was arrested in Sacramento and booked on nine warrants tied to gym locker burglaries across the Bay Area.

Cool, sunny Thursday in San Francisco with a high near 67°F. Inland neighborhoods face elevated fire concerns; check burn‑permit rules.

Clear morning in San Jose and a fast warm-up into the mid‑80s. Interior hills face elevated fire‑weather concerns.

A 29-year-old was arrested after a search near Geyser Road tied him to a series of Cloverdale arsons; he's being held on $1.121M bail.

Taiwan’s Bafang Dumpling has opened a new San Jose location at 1078 E Brokaw Road as the chain expands its Northern California footprint. The shop joins a growing wave of Asian fast-casual concepts in Silicon Valley.

Seven Bay Area restaurants — from Vicinity in Los Gatos to Popoca in Oakland — were added to the Michelin Guide California list this year. The mix spans tasting menus and neighborhood favorites.

Meyhouse opened its first East Bay location at City Center Bishop Ranch, pairing Anatolian shared plates with a small ticketed jazz room.