The Playground Café returns May 1 to St. Stephen’s with a weekend-first menu, grab-and-go bowls and a kids’ play area. The relaunch emphasizes family-friendly outdoor dining.

Apple announced a planned leadership handoff: John Ternus will become CEO on Sept. 1, 2026, while Tim Cook moves to executive chairman and stays through the summer. The board approved the transition unanimously.

Onigilly will open at Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton later in 2026, joining a matcha tea shop and Hollister as the mall boosts its dining lineup.

Phin and Bowl took over the former Hoagie Steak Out at 304 S. Third St., bringing a Vietnamese café-and-bowl concept to downtown San Jose.

Related California and McCourt Partners formed a JV to develop The Jackson, a 41‑story office and hotel at 530 Sansome that will replace Fire Station 13. The deal aims to move the entitled project toward financing and leasing.

SF Rec & Park says Hippie Hill’s official 4/20 celebration will not be held; Volo Sports’ field day will take over with tournaments and extra facilities.

A Philadelphia brewer has revived San Francisco’s 21st Amendment, returning Hell or High Watermelon and Brew Free! to Bay Area shelves while searching for a new regional brewing home.

A four-vehicle chain-reaction crash on northbound Highway 87 in San Jose left a 63-year-old man dead and sent others to the hospital.

Redwood City police say aggressive coyotes were spotted in Redwood Shores. Officials urged pet owners to keep animals inside and report sightings.

A Duveneck aide and PTA leader filed April 20 to run for Palo Alto school board, challenging allies of trustee Rowena Chiu. Her campaign emphasizes student support and rail‑safety work.

A man identified as the shooter in a 2018 East Palo Alto Halloween party shooting was arrested in Mexico and is now jailed in Redwood City as court proceedings move forward. Families say they will attend the hearing.

Alcatraz Island is closed this week for dock repairs; scheduled tours were canceled and refunds issued. Ferry operators are offering bay-cruise alternatives and rescheduling help.

Rod Martin, the Raiders linebacker famed for three Super Bowl interceptions, has died at 72. His performance in Super Bowl XV remains an enduring part of Raiders lore.