Bedrock Restaurant Group filed for a Type 47 license at 625 N. Sixth St in Japantown, signaling a new food-and-drink concept for San Jose.

A state panel found California law lets prosecutors use gendered evidence to undercut women’s self‑defense claims and urged judges to screen that material before juries.

After 61 years, Rio Vista’s Point announced it will close; owners blamed failed lease talks and high costs as the property is listed for sale.

UCSF has purchased 409 and 499 Illinois in Mission Bay — including the former FibroGen tower — to relocate its School of Dentistry and expand clinical training. Plans call for renovations to begin next year and a phased opening by 2029.

Two minors were arrested for a November armed robbery in Marin City, where they allegedly robbed victims at gunpoint during a social media arranged clothing sale.

At least three cars were found burned in San Jose's Willow Glen early Thursday; one sat in a driveway and flames did not spread to a home. Officials have not released details yet.

Aurora School will absorb students and staff from Mills College Children’s School after Northeastern plans to close the campus program in June 2026.

A paralyzed UC Berkeley senior has sued Phi Kappa Tau and others, alleging fraternity members moved her after a 14-foot Cal Day fall and failed to summon help.

Hibari, from Jesse Sun and chef Takashi “Taka” Sega, has opened in Portola Valley with a six-seat kappo counter and a 22-seat dining room serving omakase and prix-fixe dinners.

The Danville Police arrested a suspect for a series of vehicle thefts, collaborating with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's SWAT team and updating the public via Facebook.

Mariscos El Aguachiles 8 opened a permanent restaurant in San José, bringing its notorious 12-level heat ladder indoors. The 60-seat spot at Alum Rock filled up on opening weekend.

Alef Aeronautics is producing the Model A Ultralight, a flying car set for delivery in the Bay Area, with initial units priced at $300,000 and expectations of mass production reducing costs.

A Home Depot employee blocked a man who allegedly chased shoppers with a box cutter in San Rafael; police arrested him and charged him with felony assault.