The 357‑room Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley sold for $53M in a July 1 deal, its first sale since 2014; city officials called it a sign of investor confidence.

San Francisco officials are moving to reclaim Prop M office allocations from developers sitting on long-stalled projects, a shift meant to free up scarce development rights. The Planning Department’s memo sets a tighter timetable for permits and could prioritize projects with housing.

A wildfire was reported in the Swanton area of Santa Cruz County at 10:21 a.m. on July 14. Early reports list the blaze on private land with containment unknown.

PG&E plans targeted shutoffs Wednesday and Thursday across parts of Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin as hot, windy conditions raise wildfire risk.

San José State declined to release emails tied to a complaint about coach Todd Kress, citing privacy and privilege while the university contests a federal Title IX finding.

Researchers found live SFPD drone streams online that captured detentions, apartment checks and vehicle tracking across the city. The exposure spotlights privacy and oversight gaps.

A woman suffered major injuries after being struck by a train near Piner Road in Santa Rosa; police say the collision is under investigation and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A new Mediterranean grill from Faris Alqabass has taken over the old Sizzler on Veterans Boulevard, serving charcoal‑grilled fish, kebabs and lamb chops.

The State Bar of California will receive $5.25M from Meazure Learning to settle its lawsuit over the troubled February 2025 bar exam. The vendor denies wrongdoing but will transfer exam records and waive an invoice.

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger announced an early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis and said he hopes his disclosure will help other families facing memory concerns.

A 37-year-old man was shot in the leg while driving through East Oakland Monday night. Police say he was taken to a hospital in stable condition and are investigating.

Two longtime burger spots in Oakland — Malibu’s Burgers and a TrueBurger outpost — closed in June, part of a wider wave of East Bay restaurant shutdowns. Neighbors say the losses shrink local late‑night options.

Twenty-six former Meta employees allege internal AI tools and tracking data disproportionately flagged staff on medical leave during the company’s mass layoffs and are asking a court to pause the separations.