A snug British pub in Hayes Valley has quietly sold out nightly since opening, serving scotch eggs, Guinness pie and a much‑praised sticky toffee pudding. The room’s lived‑in charm and roast dinners have pushed it onto local must‑book lists.

Mendocino Farms opened in Persimmon Place, Dublin, and says it will add Mill Valley and Concord locations in 2026.

Supervisors approved mid‑year cuts that remove $183 million from the county health budget and delete 365 positions. Measure A will help, but a multimillion‑dollar gap remains.

Armed private security stood near Fairmont Elementary last week, prompting parents to demand answers from PG&E and school officials. Neighbors say they want clearer rules on armed contractors near campuses.

A pedestrian died Tuesday night on Stevenson Boulevard after being struck by two vehicles; police say one driver stayed and another fled.

A person was found shot and died Wednesday night on International Boulevard in East Oakland; police say homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips and video.

Sunny and mild today, but northwest Pacific beaches face dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents tonight.

San Jose‑based Power Integrations trimmed about 7% of its global staff after Q4 revenue fell sequentially; the company expects a modest restructuring charge and a refocus on GaN and industrial markets.

A Hayward resident was among five people sentenced after a DoorDash phantom‑orders scheme that cost the company more than $2.5 million.

The Washoe Tribe’s Wášiw-šiw Land Trust has acquired 10,274 acres of Loyalton Ranch from the City of Santa Clara and will rename it the Wélmelti Preserve for cultural and conservation stewardship.

Recovered doorbell footage in the Nancy Guthrie case shows a masked figure and raises new questions about what Nest, Ring and other cloud cameras actually keep. This could matter for Bay Area homeowners.

Rain and a window of afternoon thunderstorms will make today's commute wet in San Jose. Expect gusty SSE winds and brief heavy downpours; plan extra travel time.

Databricks pulled in roughly $7 billion in fresh capital, valuing the San Francisco company near $134 billion and giving it room to speed AI product work while delaying any IPO. The raise boosts employee liquidity options without forcing a public listing.