CHP says a Dublin driver admitted firing less‑lethal rounds; Flock camera data and a Tracy CHP stop led to the arrest and seizure of the weapon.

Clos Pegase has reopened in Calistoga after a yearlong restoration under Jay and Tammi Adair, who repainted the Michael Graves landmark and revived its art program. Tastings resume with a $50 signature flight and new gallery programming.

Santa Rosa Police asked drivers to avoid Sebastopol Road between Dutton and West avenues as officers worked the scene. Expect delays in the Roseland corridor.

Two people were arrested after a Jan. 31 jewelry-store burglary at the Westfield Galleria that took nearly $200,000; police say a multiagency probe recovered some items and linked the suspects to other cases.

Cloudy morning clears to a sunny afternoon with highs near 66°F. Inland areas could spike into the 80s–90s by Sunday; offshore waters will be choppy Thursday night.

Ian Jacobs added 118-124 Maiden Lane to his Project Uris portfolio, paying just over $3.1M for a small Union Square retail building. The buy follows other recent purchases as investors bet on a slow downtown rebound.

An Alameda County judge has ordered a 19-year-old Union City man to stand trial in the August killing of a Kaiser security guard in West Oakland; surveillance video and a stolen-car report are now central to the case.

Popular Union Square spot Fanoos Grills is opening a North Beach location at 411 Columbus Ave in May, bringing its Yemeni‑influenced shawarma to a new neighborhood.

Michael Spagna took over Sonoma State in January and now faces the task of stabilizing a campus hit by steep enrollment losses, faculty layoffs and the loss of athletics. One‑time state and CSU funds buy time, but restorations hinge on feasibility plans.

An 89-year-old man was struck while walking at Chestnut Avenue and Mission Road last Tuesday and later died. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and are asking witnesses to call (650) 877-8900.

A Monday hiking group started by laid‑off workers has swelled across Bay Area trails, offering peer support, networking and surprising job leads. The outings are both practical and social for people navigating layoffs.

Zurich's U.S. real estate arm paid $32.8M for 394 Pacific Ave in Jackson Square, adding another boutique office to institutional portfolios in San Francisco.

Oakland police say more than 70 ATVs and dirt bikes were recovered during a Bay Bridge sideshow sweep that snarled traffic and led to arrests. The department thanked CHP and SFPD for assisting.