Stanislaus County is proposing roughly a 2.3% increase to unincorporated garbage rates after the Crows Landing burner closed, with a public hearing set for June 23.

Redwood City police are searching for a driver after a white truck struck and killed a 72‑year‑old woman late Sunday night. Investigators ask witnesses to call (650) 780‑7100.

County inspectors found glassy‑winged sharpshooters on grapevines sold at Costco; officials warn buyers to isolate plants and contact county agricultural offices.

Dropbox founder Drew Houston promoted Ashraf Alkarmi to co‑CEO and will transition to executive chairman as the company leans into AI and product work.

A Danville e‑motor seizure underscores how motorcycle‑grade electric machines are pushing safety limits on the Iron Horse Regional Trail. Lawmakers and police are responding.

After a failed flu trial, Marianne De Backer closed labs, cut staff and struck licensing deals that refocused San Francisco’s Vir on hepatitis and cancer. The result is a leaner company with big‑pharma partners.

A UCSF physician lays out a 'primary care common fund' to make front‑line care universal in California, but federal waivers and politics remain major obstacles.

An Alcatraz City Cruises ferry struck Pier 31 while docking, shattering windows and jolting riders; the operator says there are no reported injuries and an investigation is underway.

A longtime Broadcom engineer says she was labeled "difficult" and fired after 26 years; she filed suit in Santa Clara County alleging gender-based harassment and reputational harm.

Two sprawling Sonoma estates have surfaced this week, including a 227‑acre Knights Valley ranch and a mountaintop parcel that together could push county price records. The listings combine privacy, scale and working‑land appeal.

A man was rushed to the hospital after a stabbing near 19th and Mission during Carnaval. Authorities say the victim suffered serious injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Several 5,000‑sq‑ft submerged parcels near Candlestick Point recently sold at auction for under $1,000, drawing low‑cost speculators and skeptical regulators.

Two people were found dead inside a car in SJSU's main parking garage on Saturday; police say a possible overdose is being investigated.