Yutori opened April 13 in Palo Alto, launching a cafe, deli and curated marketplace; the sit-down restaurant and bar are scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks. The new spot brings Japanese groceries, pastries and grab‑and‑go bentos closer to the Peninsula.

Libby Schaaf will lead the Bay Area Council with a focus on transit, housing and retaining business talent as the region heads into major funding and policy fights.

A San Francisco woman says ChatGPT helped fuel her ex's violent delusions and has asked a judge to force OpenAI to block his account ahead of a Monday hearing.

Rep. Ro Khanna helped secure more than $3 million for repairs at the 10 Kirk Ave veterans site in East San Jose as veterans and county officials press for habitability fixes and a longer-term plan. Local leaders say the money will pay for immediate repairs and inform a redevelopment plan.

Fire crews and a hazmat unit responded to an unconfirmed chemical release in the 6600 block of Via Del Oro; officials urged people to avoid the area.

An investigation finds the state bureau that licenses professional fiduciaries is thinly staffed and slow to punish misconduct, leaving some clients exposed. Public records show long delays and troubling case files.

Spotty showers and isolated storms Sunday with gusty southwest winds. Small craft advisories affect parts of the bay.

The Presidio Trust runs a 1,500-acre park at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, generates $182 million a year without a cent of federal funding, and just had its entire board fired by email. The chairman says he's surprised it took this long.

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Japantown April 11–12 with performances, vendors and big crowds. Expect street closures and a reroute of the 2 Sutter line.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, with the heaviest rain Saturday night. Gusty southerly winds could make the evening commute slow.

Truckee-based Burger Me! filed for a beer-and-wine license at 13345 Lincoln Way, signaling plans for an Auburn location while owners say details remain under wraps. Permits and lease details are still pending.

Bangalore Blues on Solano Avenue has added an $80 tasting menu that pairs Pochys staples with Karnataka specialties. The dinner set sits alongside the restaurant’s a la carte offerings.

On the 10th anniversary of Brian Bole's 2016 killing, the FBI and Oakland police renewed a $20,000 reward and urged witnesses to come forward. The case remains unsolved.