A large, unplanned outage left parts of the Mission without power; PG&E and city agencies posted updates and safety guidance.

East Palo Alto’s council approved a neighborhood‑driven residential parking permit program this week; permit fees and enforcement details are still to be set. The ordinance requires resident petitions before zones can be created.

Livermore police say a Feb. 17 search warrant at a Pine Street home uncovered six firearms, meth, Xanax and large‑capacity magazines; a 38‑year‑old man was charged. The department posted details to Facebook on Feb. 26.

Parents at several Turlock schools pressed officials after viral posts tied the district's photo vendor to documents in the DOJ's Epstein files. The district will meet Lifetouch and review privacy safeguards.

San Francisco spikes into the low 70s Friday with light winds. Cooler, cloudier weather and a slight chance of light rain return Sunday night.

San Jose peaks near 78°F Friday with patchy morning fog and sunny afternoons. Expect the warmest day of the week and a slight cooldown by Sunday.

Oakland warms into the low‑to‑mid 70s Friday under mostly sunny skies. A brief cooldown and a slight chance of light rain arrive late Sunday into Monday.

The CPSC recalled TheKiddoSpace handwriting kits after tests found lead in the pen nibs. The company is offering free replacement pens and refills.

Letitia James joined a 24-state coalition in an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject President Trump’s executive order that would end birthright citizenship. The filing warns of chaos for families and state programs.

State senators introduced bills to bar federal immigration enforcement within 200 feet of polling places and to limit federal inspections of voting equipment ahead of the 2026 midterms.

A 1930s Shell station on Russell Street has been reborn as The Station, a smashburger stand serving $10‑ish burgers, fast eight‑minute tickets and long lines. The tidy menu and patio vibe have made the corner a quick‑bite destination in South Berkeley.

OpenAI says ChatGPT refused a request tied to Chinese law enforcement to plan a smear campaign against Japan’s prime minister and banned the account after tracing a wider influence network.

North Italia will open a large Walnut Creek restaurant at Plaza Escuela on March 25, with fresh‑made pasta, weekend brunch and seating for about 200.