Philz announced it will remove Pride flags from its cafés, prompting a barista-led petition and online backlash across the Bay Area. Customers and staff are demanding answers.

A California bill would let drivers install EPA‑approved E‑85 conversion kits, opening a cheaper fuel option; the measure just cleared a key Assembly committee. Supporters promise savings while regulators weigh emissions and enforcement trade‑offs.

Weeks before the April 30 relocation deadline between Castro Coffee Company, Castro Nail Salon, and their landlord, it was extended another month until May 31.

Patchy morning fog gives way to mid‑70s Thursday; showers and thunderstorms develop tonight and peak Friday–Saturday.

Patchy fog this morning with highs near 69°F. Slight rain possible Thursday; heavier showers and thunderstorms likely Friday–Saturday.

Everlane says it will consolidate operations in Los Angeles by August after a landlord filed an unlawful detainer against its Mission offices. The company says employees will be supported during the transition.

Stanford Medicine has installed a compact Mevion proton system at its Palo Alto Cancer Center that hospital leaders say could begin treating patients this summer and reduce radiation to healthy tissue.

A car drove into Tay Ho on April 8, causing heavy damage to the downtown Oakland restaurant; a community fundraiser pulled in thousands within hours. The owners say they were "shaken."

SF Bay Ferry will hold a public hearing April 9 on proposed fare changes that would raise most fares modestly while the Alameda short hop would jump roughly $1.75.

The Port of Peri Peri opened on Stevens Creek, serving flame‑grilled peri chicken, vegetarian options and pasteis de nata.

A proposed $135M settlement in Taylor v. Google would compensate U.S. Android users for alleged background data use. Final approval is set for June 23, 2026.

GoPro will cut about 145 employees — roughly 23% of its staff — as the San Mateo camera maker restructures ahead of a GP3‑powered camera rollout.

About 100 juveniles were detained after an alleged break‑in at San Jose’s long‑vacant Burbank Theater. Deputies say alcohol was present but no weapons were found.