A Los Angeles investor paid about $12M and $8M for two Newark Marriott hotels that had been part of a distressed lodging portfolio.

The Gilroy Rodeo returns Aug. 7–9 with bull riding, concerts and volunteer‑led fundraising that local leaders say boosts South County businesses.

Livermore police arrested two men after a Junction Avenue road‑rage incident and a separate traffic stop that uncovered more than 80 pounds of marijuana.

Monterey County agencies are weighing billion‑dollar projects to stop seawater intruding on the Salinas Valley aquifer and protect farms, wells and drinking water.

New research ties wildfire smoke to thousands of U.S. deaths and hundreds of thousands worldwide. Experts and public‑health agencies offer clear steps to reduce exposure.

Passengers on a small boat off Moss Landing captured rare footage of orcas leaping and tossing dolphins during a dramatic hunt in Monterey Bay.

A tower computer outage at Sonoma County Airport forced multiple Alaska Airlines flights to divert to nearby airports, leaving passengers with hours‑long detours.

San José police say a 22-year-old was detained after an adult woman was found dead in the 2100 block of Lanai Avenue; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

The CrossFit Games take over San José this week, with more than 10,000 fans expected across SAP Center and the McEnery Convention Center.

One driver was shot in the leg Monday in a Vacaville neighborhood; detectives located a second vehicle in Fairfield and are asking for tips.

The state’s middle‑mile broadband backbone hit 1,250 operational miles, creating a continuous route from the Bay Area to Modoc County and priming last‑mile projects to reach homes.

SFMTA says a bus bridge is running for the Market Street subway and BART is assisting downtown riders. Expect delays and follow station staff for help.

Melissa Perello and pastry chef Melissa Loar are opening Lorella, a bakery and pastry commissary in Russian Hill that will offer croissants, sourdough and more before the holidays.