Thermo Fisher says the RapidINTEL Plus cartridge is now NDIS‑approved for qualifying crime‑scene samples, letting rapid DNA profiles be searched in CODIS when labs meet FBI standards.

Dasbierhauz’s Redwood City location closed June 30. The Middlefield Road space will become Gangsan, a modern Korean spot promising braised short ribs and soups.

Holland Partner Group’s revised plan at 3896 Stevens Creek would deliver 575 apartments with new retail, amenity space and 29 very‑low‑income units.

Stanislaus County investigators suspect arson after a Sunday night Patterson house fire killed one person; authorities are offering a reward and asking for tips.

San Mateo prosecutors say Dr. Dharmesh Patel completed a two‑year diversion and his attempted‑murder charges tied to the 2023 Devil’s Slide crash were dismissed. The outcome renews debate over diversion for violent crimes.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to breezy afternoons. A Beach Hazards Statement through Friday warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

The Sacramento Kings will waive veteran DeMar DeRozan, turning the six‑time All‑Star into a notable free‑agent target and freeing up the cap as the franchise pivots toward youth. The decision follows trade exploration and points to a summer of roster reshaping.

A 12-year-old on a gas minibike led Petaluma officers on a Fourth of July pursuit that ended in a crash and juvenile arrest. Authorities say injuries were not serious.

Illegal Fourth of July fireworks in East Oakland set a tree ablaze and heavily damaged at least one vehicle on 96th Avenue while neighbors recorded the chaos. City crews later cleared spent explosives from the streets.

San Bruno officers removed a wheelbarrow stash of illegal fireworks on Piedmont Avenue and turned the haul over to fire crews for safe disposal. Authorities say the sweep cleared hundreds of pounds of explosives from neighborhood streets.

Fremont police say the Alameda Creek staging areas at Niles Canyon are closed and will be patrolled this weekend; swimming is unsafe and trespassers may be cited.

A shooting on Olive Lane in Bay Point left one person dead and another injured. Investigators named 35-year-old Avery Alexander Gibbs as a suspect and asked the public not to approach.

Morning fog gives way to sun and highs near 68°F. Afternoon gusts may make waterfronts feel cooler; mariners should note a small-craft advisory.