A new venture called Emberpoint pairs Lockheed Martin aerospace tech, PG&E data and Salesforce AI to speed wildfire detection and response.

Veteran chef Danny Stoller returns with Petit Américain at Mägo in Oakland, serving a 36‑hour French dip and a $55 four‑course prix‑fixe.

Former Gov. Jerry Brown blasted a proposed charter amendment that would bar former mayors and supervisors from ever running again as the Board moves the measure forward.

San José Police dismantled a major gun trafficking ring led by Kenneth Tafoya, seizing numerous firearms, and arresting him on multiple weapons charges.

An affiliate of Deutsche Bank recorded a deed-in-lieu for three downtown Oakland office towers, taking control of about 975,000 square feet amid elevated vacancy. The move formalizes lender ownership and raises questions about sales, conversions and downtown foot traffic.

Kaiser Permanente's 31,000 healthcare workers in California and Hawaii strike over contract issues, with demands for better staffing, safety, and pay, amid union allegations of unlawful labor practices.

PG&E crews mitigated a Sunnyvale gas leak that prompted a school to shelter in place; residents may soon be allowed home.

Santa Rosa Police Department's "Missing Person Monday" campaign on social media helps solve cold cases, with 13 resolved through public engagement and continued efforts to locate missing persons.

San Jose energized a PG&E‑backed data center and is negotiating a 159‑acre campus, but long permitting and power timelines mean California's data‑center lead is at risk.

Permits were filed for a six-story, 50-unit affordable housing project at 7954 MacArthur in Eastmont, with most homes reserved for very-low and low-income renters.

Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement, alleging her use of a similar name and logo confuses the public and poses a threat to their brand identity and activism.

An 8-foot fence and a threatening sign have blocked the main trail to Thornton State Beach; Supervisor David Canepa has asked the Coastal Commission to step in.

A two-alarm fire drew multiple engine companies to Exeter Street in Bayview late Saturday. Authorities have not yet released details on injuries or cause.