Industry data shows San Francisco hotels earn much of their revenue from Monday–Wednesday corporate bookings, with conventions and tech travel driving midweek rates.

Oakland police released photos and a suspect description after a woman was reportedly forced into a car in the Laurel neighborhood on Friday night. Investigators are asking the public for tips.

A Rio Oso landlord was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at two tenants in East Nicolaus; deputies recovered a shotgun and a .22-caliber rifle and booked him on multiple charges.

Three people were wounded and one person arrested after early-morning gunfire on International Boulevard. One victim is in critical condition; investigators are seeking tips.

Two brothers are in court over millions tied to a Palo Alto ketamine clinic, trading accusations of overbilling, improper spending and disputed profit-sharing. The dispute resurfaced in Santa Clara court this week as judges consider scheduling moves.

Family-owned Yada Thai Cuisine quietly opened in Fair Oaks Square this month, serving regional Thai dishes and noodle soups. Soft-opening hours are currently in effect.

Emmanuel Lasu was arrested and charged in the December 2024 killing of his neighbor, Jonathan Williams. Placer County prosecutors filed homicide charges Monday and Lasu is in custody.

A San Francisco‑based developer filed plans to demolish the Coronet Motel and build a six‑story, 76‑unit apartment building using new state transit rules. The filing leans on SB 79 and SB 330 to preserve today’s development standards.

Bay Area-built FireSat satellites launched Tuesday, promising higher-resolution wildfire detection and faster alerts for firefighters.

Fayus Inc., dba Yusol, recalled 64‑oz Ola‑Ola pounded yam after finding milk (sodium caseinate) was not listed on some labels; affected packs expire Nov 2028–May 2029.

Waymo alerted San Mateo police after two 15-year-olds were reported drinking and firing Orbeez from inside a robotaxi; officers detained the teens and released video.

Mayor Brandon Johnson filed nominees for the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board, kicking off confirmation fights as the region shifts to new transit governance.

Thermo Fisher says the RapidINTEL Plus cartridge is now NDIS‑approved for qualifying crime‑scene samples, letting rapid DNA profiles be searched in CODIS when labs meet FBI standards.