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.

Assembly Democrats advanced AB 2230, which would bar armed or uniformed individuals within 100 feet of polling places and licensed childcare centers and make violations a felony.

San José police are investigating the city's 15th traffic fatality of 2026 after a crash Monday. The department released only a brief advisory and details remain limited.

Deloitte will cut PTO, halve paid parental leave and remove a $50,000 family‑building reimbursement for employees in its “Center” support model, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The move is part of a broader talent overhaul and has drawn worker pushback.

Former state controller Betty Yee suspended her campaign Monday, saying internal polling left no viable path forward as the June primary nears.

BART will run every 30 minutes on select Sundays for Transbay Tube lighting work; only Blue, Yellow and Orange lines will operate and some riders must transfer at SFO.

A sudden power outage hit Nob Hill; the fire department urged residents to keep refrigerator doors closed and to check PG&E for restoration updates.

Trent Williams agreed to a two‑year, $50 million restructured deal that includes roughly $37 million guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus, keeping him with the 49ers through 2027.

A shots-fired call on Cadloni Lane on April 4 led to a pursuit and crash near Alameda Street; police recovered an unserialized handgun and booked a suspect.