A jury convicted a man Tuesday for an unprovoked 2023 neck-slashing in the Inner Sunset. Sentencing is scheduled for late June.

A former Wells Fargo assistant branch manager in Union City was sentenced to 18 months after admitting he embezzled more than $800,000 and was ordered to repay the bank. The sentence follows an IRS criminal probe and an OCC enforcement action.

Shareholders rebuked Nikesh Arora’s compensation plan in December, marking another rift at the Bay Area cybersecurity giant.

Napa LAFCO approved an 89‑acre Paoli/Watson annexation that lets American Canyon extend its urban limit line, unlock road improvements and shift future housing obligations. A 281‑acre proposal remains pending.

Chinese robotaxi fleets and international partnerships are eroding Silicon Valley’s lead in self‑driving tech. Scaling and regulation — not just algorithms — are now the battleground.

Oakland Unified is weighing a districtwide bell‑to‑bell phone ban as the July 1 statewide deadline approaches. Educators say enforcement must be careful not to widen discipline gaps.

Museum Parc at 300 3rd Street sold to DPI Retail for about $19.25M after staying fully leased through the pandemic.

San Francisco will host the 50th Gay Softball World Series in 2027, returning the tournament to the city where it began and bringing thousands of players and fans. League leaders say planning and fundraising are already underway.

Zareen’s has opened a new Murphy Avenue outpost in Sunnyvale, bringing its Michelin‑noticed samosas and a James Beard semifinalist chef to downtown. The restaurant is open evenings daily.

Three people were shot early Sunday near S. First and E. Reed in downtown San José. Streets remained closed while police investigated.

Ira Sandler, the owner of 1015 Folsom, has died at 73. The SoMa club announced a celebration of his life after decades shaping the city’s dance‑music scene.

San Jose will warm into the mid‑80s Monday with lows in the mid‑50s. Pacific beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement for sneaker waves and strong rip currents through early Tuesday.

A 33‑year‑old San Leandro man was found fatally shot early Saturday on the 1400 block of Harrison Street; homicide detectives are asking for tips and video.