A San Mateo judge declined to review new evidence in Scott Peterson's bid to overturn his 2004 convictions, and the Los Angeles Innocence Project says it will appeal.

A Bay Area refugee had a decades-old conviction vacated in April, but a federal deportation order still threatens him and his U.S.-citizen family. Local advocates and lawmakers are pushing legal and legislative fixes.

A suspected ghost gun was found in a student's backpack at Pinole Valley High on Monday, triggering a brief lockdown. Police say the case has been forwarded for review.

Mayor Daniel Lurie tapped Steven Betz, a longtime SFPD attorney and current assistant public safety chief, to lead a cross‑agency push on hiring and anti‑drug operations. The move ties enforcement and services under one coordinator.

Roseville police say at least a dozen vehicles were broken into overnight at hotels near Taylor Road and Highway 65. Detectives are collecting surveillance and asking witnesses to come forward.

Emeryville AI company Profluent struck a multi‑program deal with Eli Lilly that could pay up to $2.25 billion as the partners chase larger, more precise gene edits.

Grinders Submarine Sandwiches in Montclair Village has closed after 35 years as owner Peter York retires. Regulars are remembering the counter’s blunt charm and big menu.

SFFD activity near 4th & Berry forced Muni's T Third to turn back trains at Chase Center and 4th & Brannan. Bus shuttles are carrying riders while crews work.

Officers are negotiating with a barricaded suspect after a family disturbance in downtown San José. Nearby streets were closed and residents were urged to avoid the area.

San Francisco's firefighters union says it found possible irregularities in Local 798 finances involving the chief's top aide. Adrienne Sims denies wrongdoing and says she'll repay some charges.

Jumio has named Mark Lorion as CEO as the Sunnyvale firm doubles down on defenses against AI-enabled deepfakes and injection attacks. The hire pairs SaaS go-to-market experience with identity-scale tooling.

A Miami banker is offering his 13-acre Mill Valley property in exchange for Anthropic shares in a private, cash‑free swap aimed at rebalancing into AI equity.

Measure C would give many small Oakland businesses a one‑year break from the city's gross‑receipts tax; the question appears on the June 2, 2026 ballot.