Palantir’s 22‑point X thread argues AI will replace nuclear deterrence and calls for national service, sparking protests in New York and the Bay Area. Critics say it reads like a war manifesto.

Smish Smash, a former Oakland pop‑up now at Saluhall, landed on Food & Wine’s list of top new burger spots after inventive specials like the Dac Biet and Mk’Rib. The owners say the mention feels surreal even as they wait to see if it brings more traffic to the downtown stall.

Clementina opened in the Inner Richmond as San Francisco’s first fully gluten‑free Italian restaurant. The Montesacro team says the menu aims to be neighborhood‑friendly while being celiac‑safe.

Two SF engineers turned apartment deliveries into Nabis, a tech‑first cannabis wholesaler that now moves huge volumes, opened an 87,000‑sq‑ft warehouse and expanded to New York.

A new poll finds about three‑quarters of Burlingame voters back raising the hotel tax from 12% to 15%, giving the city a roadmap for outreach and a likely ballot push.

Showers likely after 8 a.m. Monday with heavier rain Monday night. Gusty southerly winds and small‑craft advisories are possible.

Rain returns April 20 with gusty southerly winds and a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday. Expect slower commutes, choppy bay waters and localized ponding in low spots.

The Supreme Court heard Sripetch v. SEC to decide whether the SEC must prove investor losses before ordering disgorgement. The ruling could reshape how the agency recovers ill-gotten gains.

The U.S. and partners launched Balikatan 2026 with more than 17,000 troops and a slate of live‑fire drills across the Philippines.

A Presidio Heights rebuild closed for $13.5M as luxury buyers push San Francisco homes past asking, reflecting tight inventory and intense bidding.

Two people were killed and a third was wounded in an Oakland shooting on April 19. Police are investigating and details remain limited.

Rep. Sam Liccardo is under pressure after a pro‑AI super PAC endorsement; watchdogs warn federal preemption could erase state safeguards for children and creators.

A federal judge in San Jose allowed a father's civil‑rights lawsuit against the Santa Clara County Bar Association and its CEO to proceed after allegations the CEO shredded his bias complaint unread.