The SEC approved FINRA's overhaul of the pattern day‑trader rule, scrapping the $25,000 minimum in favor of intraday margin standards and lifting a major barrier for small accounts.

A proposed five‑story, 74‑room Castellucci hotel at downtown St. Helena is entering CEQA review, with public comment open through April 20.

A Construction Coverage analysis finds buying in Palo Alto costs about 5.6 times as much as renting, with typical mortgage bills near $22k a month versus rent around $3,865.

A 206,000‑square‑foot Edgewater Park Plaza near Oakland International Airport is headed to a foreclosure auction after a notice of default flagged nearly $1M in unpaid rent.

Toyota is recalling 9,139 Lexus RC, GS and IS models because a low‑pressure fuel pump may fail and cause engine stalls. Dealers will replace the pump free and owner notices begin in early June.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the DOE and DoD to explain whether Nvidia's December purchase of SchedMD raises competition and national‑security concerns.

A disabled BART train in San Francisco forced Red Line suspensions and limited Green Line service while crews moved a tow train into place.

A San Francisco caregiver was federally indicted for allegedly failing to report $1.5M tied to care for an elderly client. The indictment follows a civil suit claiming millions were siphoned from the client’s accounts.

Patchy morning fog clears to highs near 68°F. Gusty winds pick up this afternoon and Small Craft Advisories affect coastal waters.

San Mateo police say a suspect is in custody after a random attack on an older resident. Investigators are asking witnesses to call the department.

Union leaders with UESF and AFT 2121 will host a May Day planning meeting Saturday at City College’s Ocean Campus to map educators’ role in May 1 actions.

PopUp Bagels is converting Lafayette's former Taco Bell into its first Bay Area shop this fall, promising hot whole bagels and rotating schmears.

Four California Lottery players won $606,522 in Fantasy 5 payouts last week, with winning tickets sold in Fairfield, Stockton, Riverside and Hawthorne.