California paid $20M for consultants to trim prison spending, but projected savings were dramatically revised down as workers’ compensation and staffing costs bite. The state is now seeking more money even as analysts point to closing prisons for the biggest returns.

Zareen’s has opened a new Murphy Avenue outpost in Sunnyvale, bringing its Michelin‑noticed samosas and a James Beard semifinalist chef to downtown. The restaurant is open evenings daily.

The San Francisco Superior Court plans to end its decades‑long partnership with the Pretrial Diversion Project, citing financial transparency concerns. Advocates warn shifting services to probation could disrupt thousands of people awaiting trial.

Tight inventory, high prices and low mortgage rates are pushing Peninsula homeowners to renovate rather than sell. Remodels and ADUs are becoming the local growth market.

The Supreme Court asked the Trump administration to weigh in on Robinhood's bid to block an investor suit tied to its July 2021 IPO. The outcome could change IPO disclosure rules.

HUD’s 2025 point-in-time snapshot shows a small drop in homelessness in California and nationwide, but advocates warn counting quirks and policy changes could blunt the gain.

Three people were shot early Sunday near S. First and E. Reed in downtown San José. Streets remained closed while police investigated.

Ira Sandler, the owner of 1015 Folsom, has died at 73. The SoMa club announced a celebration of his life after decades shaping the city’s dance‑music scene.

A seven‑story, 144‑unit apartment project is proposed for 2 Park Road in downtown Burlingame, including two stories of above‑grade parking and 12 below‑market units.

South San Francisco’s year‑end shortfall narrowed to about $600K after stronger hotel and business‑tax receipts, but pension and state funding gaps leave uncertainty ahead.

Happy Pride Month! Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a Progress Pride Flag mural gets repainted, a flower shop moves, and a hair removal salon closes.

A police pursuit in Bayview ended in a shootout that left an SFPD officer and a passenger with life‑threatening injuries; a suspect was arrested and two guns recovered.

A fight at Aragon High reignited debate in San Mateo over restoring school resource officer coverage. City leaders say they’ll reopen talks with districts while the high‑school district declines to increase funding now.