Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Politics & Govt in ...
A new San Jose fire station built with bond money is finished but unstaffed as the city delays opening amid budget shortfalls. Councilmembers are exploring overtime and grant options to staff the building.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
DEA San Francisco warned World Cup attendees outside Levi's Stadium that counterfeit pills can contain fentanyl and that "one pill can kill."
Community & Society in ...
A new national analysis finds San Jose drivers pay a median $918 per month for car loans and insurance — the highest among large U.S. metros. The figure adds to local cost pressures.
Retail & Industry in ...
IKEA opened a Plan & Order Point at Pleasanton Square, offering design appointments and scheduled pick‑up or delivery for Tri‑Valley shoppers.
A 20-year-old man was shot early June 23 on the 2000 block of International Boulevard in East Oakland and is in stable condition. Police are seeking video and tips.
Two adults were killed and a child was injured in a shooting at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library on Monday. A suspect is in custody and investigators are working with federal and county agencies.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Lime leased roughly 29,000 square feet at 444 Townsend in SoMa to serve as its new San Francisco headquarters as the company prepares for a Nasdaq IPO.
Food & Drinks in ...
Vine Hospitality informed staff on June 22, 2026, that Left Bank, LB Steak and Meso Modern Mediterranean will close across the Bay Area. Santana Row's dining scene is expected to be hit especially hard.
Six companies won CalCompetes awards that the state says will bring $1.3B in private investment and create more than 2,000 jobs across California.
A La Cocina graduate opened Kayma’s Fisherman’s Wharf storefront, bringing Algerian bowls and a pastry case to the Bay Area. The couple aim to make Algerian sweets and savory staples part of SF’s food map.
After a damning civil grand jury report, Marin Clean Energy's board has hired a consultant to review governance. The assessment could reshape the agency's board and bylaws by fall.
Four gamers sued Sony in San Francisco, saying the PlayStation Store misleads buyers into thinking digital games are owned when they9re only licensed.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cool, cloudy mornings and breezy afternoons, with a Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday. Sneaker waves and strong rip currents make the Pacific shore risky.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.