Providence will stop admitting pediatric inpatients at Santa Rosa Memorial on March 27 and repurpose the eight‑bed unit for adult care, prompting concern from doctors and county advisers.

The San José Planning Commission denied an appeal of Redco's 126‑unit Willow Glen project at 940 Willow St., clearing a major hurdle for the seven‑story development. The vote follows months of neighborhood opposition and leaves the project headed toward permits.

A former Woodside High student has sued Sequoia Union, alleging a volleyball coach groomed and sexually assaulted her while she was a minor.

Mayor Kevin Wilk’s Mayor’s Minute rounds up arts and parks news: Lost in Yonkers at the Lesher Center, the Heather Farm groundbreaking and a free Family Art Day.

Doug Martin’s family says they sent his brain to Boston University for CTE testing as coroner and local agencies continue to probe his Oct. 18 in-custody death.

An 18-year-old wanted in Sacramento was taken into custody in Carson City after SWAT located him on South Carson Street. Authorities say he faces weapons and evading allegations.

SFFD crews knocked down a one‑alarm stairwell fire in the 1500 block of Jerrold Avenue early Friday; officials reported no injuries and asked people to avoid the area.

A one‑alarm structure fire broke out on the 1400 block of 25th Avenue in the Outer Sunset; crews reported no injuries and transit was affected.

A statewide Nexstar debate will bring top gubernatorial contenders to KRON4’s San Francisco studio on April 22; here’s who’s eligible and what to watch.

Genomic surveys show scarlet monkeyflower evolved drought‑tolerant genes during California’s 2012–2015 megadrought, helping some populations recover — a rare example of evolutionary rescue.

Two city panels backed a master plan to remake Cubberley, proposing theaters, a wellness center, courts and structured parking; funding still hinges on voters.

A ticket bought at an Arco AM/PM in Brentwood matched four numbers plus the Powerball and paid $36,646 in the March 11 drawing, per lottery officials.

County staff outlined a five‑year paving plan and a potential $70M bond to speed repairs on Lower Chiles Valley, Devlin Road and other rural stretches.