A Sam Altman‑backed Orb is scanning irises in San Francisco to create World ID credentials as Tinder, Zoom and DocuSign test the system; privacy experts warn the data is permanent.

Anthropic rolled out Claude Opus 4.8 on May 28, 2026 — a faster, cheaper Claude update with new agentic features, while Mythos remains tightly gated for security.

A Richmond man was sentenced to 11 years, 8 months after pleading no contest to vehicular manslaughter in the July 15, 2024 crash that killed 16-year-old Ricky Funes‑Barajas. Prosecutors dropped a murder charge as part of the plea.

A fast-moving warehouse fire on Tesla Road destroyed one agricultural building in Livermore's wine country and blackened nearby vineyards. Crews stopped forward progress Wednesday afternoon.

As it marks 50 years, the Land Trust of Napa County names a new CEO, backs a half‑cent wildfire tax and shifts toward strategic acquisitions and stewardship.

Noe Valley’s village‑like streets and volunteer projects helped make it desirable — and now restored Victorians and rebuilt homes are selling for multimillion dollars. The result: an expensive, family‑friendly neighborhood that looks different than it did decades ago.

Three juveniles were arrested after a May 1 armed robbery near Peterson Lane; police recovered multiple firearms and served search warrants.

A sudden irruption of California tortoiseshell butterflies is blanketing parts of the Bay Area this spring, likely fueled by regrown ceanothus and an unusually warm March.

A suspected road‑rage shooting outside Westfield Valley Fair left one person injured and a suspect detained; police recovered a firearm and are investigating.

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.