Six Bay Area families filed in San Jose to block a DOJ grand‑jury subpoena seeking Stanford records, saying the demand would expose transgender minors and staff.

Incumbent Josh Harder topped Tuesday’s primary in the redrawn 9th District; Republican John McBride took the second slot and will face Harder in November. Analysts point to the new map and Harder’s fundraising advantage.

City Council accepted about $3.5M in federal and host‑committee funds to reimburse police and fire overtime for team hotels, perimeter security and downtown fan hubs. The money funds round‑the‑clock staffing and medic teams during the month‑long World Cup surge.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan rallied Tuesday night after polls closed, warning that distrust in government is pushing voters toward extremes while pitching his "Back to Basics" message.

A San Mateo couple drowned at Roaring River Falls last Monday; authorities say drownings rise with spring snowmelt and hidden currents.

City Manager Alex Khojikian will lead June town halls to discuss the city’s budget and a proposed 1/4‑cent sales tax that could raise about $7 million a year.

Paul Simon plays Frost Amphitheater June 3–4 with a two-part program: Seven Psalms in full, then a hits set. June 4 is sold out; limited tickets remain.

El Al will restart three weekly nonstop flights between SFO and Tel Aviv on Oct. 25, 2026; tickets are on sale and fares appear to start around $1,199–$1,299.

Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour stops at San Jose's SAP Center for two nights, June 19–20. The limited U.S. arena run follows a blockbuster stadium leg.

Hazel will reopen in Occidental’s former Barley & Hops space, and Sonoma Eats plans a new Sonoma location after closing in March; both aim to open this summer.

Early returns in California's redrawn 8th District are incomplete; ballots and provisional counts will shape who advances.

Burlingame police released photos after a smash-and-grab at a yoga shop on Tuesday; officers say several suspects were arrested and $10,000 in athletic apparel was recovered.

Lane Sugata will lead the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and the Chan Center beginning Aug. 24, charged with shoring up funding and programming as queer arts face political headwinds.