Prop 5 would remove the replacement question from recall ballots and change how governor vacancies are filled in California.

Two people were arrested after a July 15 string of drive‑by paintball attacks in San José that left multiple residents bruised. Police recovered a paintball marker and are asking for footage and tips.

A 32‑acre Woodside estate at 176 Harcross Road has returned to market with a $50M ask—well above its 2020 sale. The listing tests how much buyers will pay for privacy and Peninsula land.

Saam, the first U.S. restaurant from Thai chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, opened Friday in SoMa with a seafood‑forward, family‑style menu and a sato‑forward bar.

The San Francisco Marathon and companion races return Sunday, bringing early starts, rolling road closures and widespread Muni reroutes across the city.

Warm spring weather pushed Napa and Sonoma into an unusually early harvest. Growers say yields are much lighter than a typical year.

Supervisors and health officials warned San Francisco's cooling infrastructure and funding lag as extreme heat becomes more frequent. Low AC access and limited funding leave many residents exposed.

Barnes & Noble will close its 33‑year Redwood City store at Sequoia Station this September as the chain opens new Bay Area locations. Local alternatives and the site's future remain unclear.

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Saturday on the southbound US‑101 off‑ramp to Rowland Boulevard in Novato.

Federal agents arrested 25 people across the Bay Area during World Cup matches; investigators contacted dozens of victims and seized drones and firearms. Local task forces coordinated with federal partners.

The Pentagon awarded Oracle an up‑to‑10‑year enterprise software agreement worth nearly $7 billion to centralize on‑premises licensing across DoD, the Coast Guard and intelligence agencies.

Ed Sheeran plays Levi's Stadium on Saturday; VTA and Caltrain will run extra trains and urge riders to buy fares ahead of time. Expect queues and limited parking; plan your trip.

OPD says a contextual video and supporting audio from the July 13 International Boulevard shooting will be released before the end of August.