A California appeals court reversed two of three convictions against animal-rights activist Wayne Hsiung in a Petaluma farm-incursion case, remanding the matter to the trial court. The ruling focuses on excluded evidence tied to a necessity defense.

Thieves made off with Moonchild’s 20‑foot U‑Haul full of instruments and stage gear in Oakland, forcing multiple California shows to be postponed as police investigate.

Plainclothes SFPD officers tracked a vehicle on April 29, recovered a stolen gold chain at a 24th Street jewelry shop and arrested two suspects, police say.

Bay Club paid about $65M to buy the three parcels that make up its North Waterfront campus, turning its 1977 flagship into an owned property. The purchase is being framed as a vote of confidence in downtown recovery.

Patchy fog Friday morning; inland highs near 78°F. Coastal beaches face hazards Saturday–Sunday.

San Francisco’s Pacific Café — known for free wine pours and classic seafood — is up for sale for $195,000 as owners plan to retire. Locals worry the neighborhood institution could close if no buyer steps in.

Alphabet posted $62.6B in Q1 net income as Google Cloud grew 63% and backlog swelled above $460B, sending Bay Area AI investments into overdrive.

A woman's decomposed remains were found in a dumpster off the 17th Street offramp from northbound I-980 in Oakland. CHP and the Alameda County coroner are investigating.

The 2026 draft trims route and promises earlier Central Valley service, but it also lists a new $126B to $231B price range. Lawmakers and federal officials are skeptical.

A pre‑dawn wrong‑way crash on westbound I‑580 near Seminary Avenue killed one person and briefly shut the westbound lanes, authorities said. CHP is investigating.

Morgan Hill police say they stopped a courier‑style scam, seized more than $16,000 and detained a suspect. Detectives warn seniors and list reporting steps.

A mountain lion was seen near the Downieville courthouse Wednesday morning, prompting the sheriff’s office to urge vigilance and to report any sightings. Officials reminded residents to leash pets and avoid solitary dawn or dusk outings.

A driver died early Monday after a solo‑vehicle crash at the Highway 85 off‑ramp to Central Expressway; police say the Traffic Unit is investigating.