Dirt-Bike Crew Collared After Telegraph Ave Carjacking Try, Oakland Cops Say
Oakland police say three people were arrested and investigators seized six dirt bikes, a vehicle and three firearms tied to an attempted Telegraph Avenue carjacking.
Palo Alto Pay Showdown: Teachers Push 9 Percent Raise as District Cries Budget Squeeze
Teachers in Palo Alto are pushing for a 9% raise and full family health coverage while the district offers smaller, multi-year increases and one-time bonuses amid tight budget forecasts.
Judge ‘Rolls The Dice’ As Daly City Man Skips Prison In Second Domestic Case
A Daly City man convicted in an Aug. 27, 2025 domestic attack was sentenced to 364 days in county jail, probation and ordered into residential treatment instead of the state term prosecutors sought.
Salonen’s One-Night Comeback Juices High-Stakes S.F. Symphony Season
The San Francisco Symphony’s 2026–27 season brings Esa‑Pekka Salonen back to Davies, new commissions by Gabriella Smith and Kyle Rivera, and dance and film collaborations. The plan arrives amid budget questions and Davies renovation planning.
Stanford Drug ‘Shop’ Drivers Dodge Prison In Bay Area Bust
A federal judge opted for time served and three years of supervised release for two couriers tied to The Shop drug-delivery ring. The case follows a larger prosecution that put the alleged organizer behind bars last year.
Newsom Puts Half Moon Bay On Housing Probation In Statewide Crackdown
Half Moon Bay and 14 other California jurisdictions received state Notices of Violation for missing required housing plans. The state has given them narrow windows to respond as enforcement ramps up.
Palo Alto Braces for Steep Jolt in Gas and Power Bills
City staff want to raise gas and electric rates beginning July 1, 2026, to cover rising supply costs and a roughly $300M grid overhaul. The Utilities Advisory Commission will review the proposal March 31 ahead of a possible council vote in June.












