Carnaval San Francisco, the largest multicultural celebration on the West Coast that honors the diverse traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrated its 48th annual festival last weekend.

Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway May 29–31 with F1 guests, a Porsche Sprint Challenge appearance, ride‑alongs and an on‑site Cars & Bids auction. Expect paddock access, VIP packages and family bundles.

NetApp eliminated 77 San Jose positions this week, hitting product, engineering and sales teams as Bay Area tech firms continue to trim staff.

A suspected road‑rage shooting outside Westfield Valley Fair left one person injured and a suspect detained; police recovered a firearm and are investigating.

Partly cloudy and about 52°F this morning. Light rain possible late tonight, then sunnier, warmer conditions return Friday.

Roxette stops at Toyota Pavilion in Concord on Oct. 3 with Taylor Dayne, Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets. Concord presale Thursday; public sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Visa says AI-enabled impersonation and deepfakes drove nearly $1B in scam-related payments in H2 2025 and warns banks and regulators to act.

A wildfire called the Zot Fire was reported Tuesday in Siskiyou County on federal land. Initial updates list unknown containment and officials cite an interagency listing.

Huckberry will open its first San Francisco store at 425 Hayes St. in Hayes Valley, taking over the former Allbirds flagship and promising a curated, community-focused shop.

A 19‑year study of more than 20,000 people found reading, puzzles or desk work while seated was linked with a modestly lower dementia risk compared with watching TV. The results suggest small swaps — an hour of TV for a book — could add up over decades.

Surveillance footage shows a lithium‑ion battery igniting inside a Roseville trash truck; officials warn residents to recycle batteries and schedule HHW pickup.

Redwood City police are searching for a driver after a white truck struck and killed a 72‑year‑old woman late Sunday night. Investigators ask witnesses to call (650) 780‑7100.

Rough surf and strong rip currents will impact west-facing beaches through May 27; slight chance of light rain tonight with highs near 65°F.