A surge in property‑tax appeals has created a backlog that could force San Francisco to pay more than $1 billion in refunds if state deadlines are missed. Homeowners and the city are bracing for budget consequences.

Synopsys will lay off about 10% of its workforce by fiscal 2026, following its $35 billion Ansys acquisition and muted revenue. The layoffs are part of a strategy to focus on growth areas and improve business efficiency.

A man was arrested for vandalizing a PG&E building in Santa Rosa, causing significant damage. He faces charges including felony vandalism and burglary.

A person was struck and killed by a Caltrain at the Alma Street crossing in Palo Alto; Caltrain withheld details and the county coroner is expected to identify the victim this week.

Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate mention President Trump and renew calls from House Democrats for the DOJ to make its files public.

A man in Redwood City was fatally shot by police after he pointed a gun at officers; an ongoing investigation is being conducted by multiple agencies.

A vigilant resident alerted the authorities to a theft at a light rail station, leading to the arrest of a man cutting copper wire, preventing a costly crime.

Caltrain is ending its 55-cent Clipper fare discount on January 1, 2026, to equalize payment methods, amidst financial challenges and record service levels.

San Francisco, San José and Oakland are expanding interim shelters into new neighborhoods to ease downtown pressure — but NIMBY opposition, land limits and funding are making openings rocky. Cities say the shift is about equity; neighbors say it’s about quality of life.

Tuong Nguyen has been found guilty of attempted murder, carjacking, and gun-related felonies by a Napa County jury, following a two-week trial with over 100 exhibits and witness testimonies.

San Mateo deputies arrested a man with a stolen firearm and high-capacity magazine during a traffic stop for vehicle code violation and marijuana use.

Autopsy reports show the deaths of a father and two daughters were homicides by gunshot and the mother’s death was ruled a suicide. The family had faced foreclosure and business closures before their bodies were found.

The San Francisco hospitality startup that promised to revolutionize travel just pulled the plug on everything—overnight. What started as a McGill student's side hustle renting out his apartment became a billion-dollar company, then a penny stock, and now it's heading straight to liquidation after Marriott walked away on a Sunday night.