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.

A Richmond barber faces a 13-count complaint after prosecutors say he fired at a car carrying his ex-girlfriend and two friends. Authorities say no one was hit and bail was set at $420,000.

Owners filed permits to replace the long‑shuttered Empire Theatre with a nine‑story, 64‑unit rental building at 85 West Portal. Developers say they’ll seek streamlined state approvals and plan family‑sized units.

Maison Verbena is moving from the Ferry Building to a new location in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, planning a unique flagship boutique and an Atelier Bakery in Seoul by 2027. They may temporarily set up in the Ferry Building's Village Market.

A court has upheld San Francisco's Proposition K, which supports converting part of the Great Highway into Sunset Dunes park, against a lawsuit challenging its legality.

Benson Boone will perform in San Francisco during Super Bowl week, part of the BAHC Live! Concert Series, with tickets on sale from January 9th. Proceeds will benefit Tipping Point Community.

A 42-year-old woman was shot while sitting in her parked car in West Oakland. Police recovered shell casings and are asking the public for video or tips.

A woman described by police as armed and threatening self-harm was taken into custody after a multi-hour standoff near the Embarcadero and Brannan. Negotiators resolved the scene and roads later reopened.

Mayor Daniel Lurie named Bernal Heights housing advocate Ruth Ferguson to the City College board as trustees work to steady finances and accreditation. Expect a June primary test to keep the seat.