A truck and trailer were stolen and crashed into a home in Piedmont, prompting a police investigation and call for community assistance. No injuries were reported.

A woman was found shot to death inside a car near Vienna Drive in Sunnyvale. Authorities say suspects fled and the Department of Public Safety is seeking tips.

A newly finished Old Palo Alto spec house reportedly closed near $11.3M as boutique builder FabHomes says Atherton is next for its Peninsula projects.

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu secured a $1 million settlement from online retailer Lucy Goods, Inc. for illegally shipping flavored tobacco products into the city.

San Mateo County reports a flu-related adolescent death, with the patient not having received flu shot and the area experiencing increased flu activity. Health officials underscore the importance of vaccination.

The Justice Department sues California cities Morgan Hill and Petaluma over bans on new natural gas infrastructure, arguing they raise consumer costs and undermine energy independence.

San Francisco’s Bun Mee is rolling into Manhattan this summer with a multi‑site franchise push; leases are still being finalized. The chain’s SFO success helped attract a New York partner.

San Francisco will open RESET, a short-term sobering and triage center at 444 Sixth Street to hold arrested drug users and connect them to care. The move is part of Mayor Lurie’s recovery-focused plan.

State Sen. Dave Cortese is positioning for a conditional run for California attorney general that could trigger a Santa Clara County special election and reshape the 2026 primary.

Average asking rent in San Jose dipped modestly in December but stayed higher than a year ago, leaving affordability strained while investors remain active. Data vendors report different levels.

CHP seeks info on a freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland; eastbound lanes near Coolidge Ave were the scene. No injuries reported; suspect in dark SUV fled.

Valero plans to idle its Benicia Refinery by 2026, continuing production until then. It will support employees with relocation or outplacement services. Governor Newsom supports Valero's move, noting California's efforts to secure fuel supply.

A foreclosure auction recorded two Union Square office buildings as sold for $5 million, a dramatic discount from their 2019 price and a sign of downtown distress.