A June traffic stop in Danville turned up an unserialized AR‑15‑style rifle and a Ruger pistol; the driver was arrested on DUI and weapons allegations.

SB 501 would make makers pay to collect and recycle mid‑size lithium packs used in e‑bikes, tools and power stations, shifting costs off local governments. The bill has cleared the Senate and is moving through the Assembly.

Eight people, including juveniles, were arrested in San José after a multi‑agency sweep tied to an April attempted murder and other alleged gang crimes.

A man detained at the Sonoma County jail was found unresponsive and later died; Marin County’s coroner has launched an independent investigation. Details remain limited.

A brief computer outage at San Francisco International Airport's international terminal delayed up to 14 departing flights Wednesday night while a technical team investigates. Impacts were mainly at the international terminal.

The San Francisco Fire Commission met in closed session to consider a $6 million settlement in Gabriel Shin’s federal retaliation suit tied to a brutal 2022 attack. Any deal would still need Board of Supervisors approval.

MediaTek will anchor the former Arista building at Santa Clara Gateway, taking roughly 111,000 square feet and highlighting renewed demand for large Bay Area offices. The deal follows other big campus moves in the South Bay.

Meta's Muse Image rollout lets public Instagram photos be used to generate AI images unless you opt out. Here’s the quick path to flip the setting.

Bank of America quietly provided OpenAI a $520M credit line as the company prepares for a potential IPO, a move that underscores Wall Street’s rush for AI listings.

Sonoma County supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution affirming nondiscriminatory access to medically necessary care, including gender‑affirming services, and asked county staff to notify state leaders and local providers.

Muni trains near Civic Center slowed after SFMTA said controllers were checking the trackway following a report of an intruder. Expect delays through the Market Street subway.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to sun and a steady warmup. Beaches face sneaker waves and a Coastal Flood Advisory starting Thursday, July 9.

Two brothers are in court over millions tied to a Palo Alto ketamine clinic, trading accusations of overbilling, improper spending and disputed profit-sharing. The dispute resurfaced in Santa Clara court this week as judges consider scheduling moves.