Marin County crews ran a controlled burn in San Rafael Saturday to reduce fuels and give firefighters live-fire training as hot, dry conditions raise wildfire risk.

VAR reviews — from a sensor‑equipped ball to lengthy pitch‑side checks — have upended crucial World Cup moments and left Bay Area and Seattle fans divided.

San José’s Dine Downtown runs July 9–19, with more than 45 restaurants serving prix‑fixe menus and specials across downtown.

A 20-year-old Vallejo man was arrested after a Fourth of July hit-and-run on the 400 block of Santa Clara Street left a woman critically injured.

Ceasefire officers stopped a vehicle near Orinda and recovered five handguns, including an AK‑style pistol, plus narcotics. Arrests followed and a follow‑up East Oakland search turned up more drugs and cash.

Beaulieu Vineyard has reopened its restored 1885 stone winery in Rutherford, unveiling new tasting rooms, a Rarity Room and a culinary program as it reopens to visitors. Reservations begin July 13.

The 50th SF Free Folk Festival fills the Music Concourse with free performances, workshops and dance across Golden Gate Park. All events are free and open to all ages.

Cool, foggy Saturday with a Coastal Flood Advisory through July 16. Night tides may push water into low‑lying lots; expect breezy afternoons.

A NetCredit analysis of Zillow listings finds Wyoming offers the most square footage while Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Boston top price‑per‑square‑foot. Markets diverge sharply by region.

Plainclothes officers arrested a suspect after an ALPR alert and drone assist led to the recovery of a stolen car; property was returned to owners.

A viral video from Thursday's Giants-Rockies game shows a chaotic brawl at Oracle Park, with a man in a Raiders jersey appearing to attack a woman. The footage has roiled social feeds while officials have not released a full account.

A June traffic stop in Danville turned up an unserialized AR‑15‑style rifle and a Ruger pistol; the driver was arrested on DUI and weapons allegations.

SB 501 would make makers pay to collect and recycle mid‑size lithium packs used in e‑bikes, tools and power stations, shifting costs off local governments. The bill has cleared the Senate and is moving through the Assembly.