Meta, Uber and pro-business PACs have dropped seven-figure buys into the June 2 SD-10 primary, reshaping the race between Scott Sakakihara and Anne Kepner.

Court testimony and video linked two suspects to the Jan. 21, 2024, Oakland killing of a Brentwood father; both remain jailed pending further proceedings.

Berkeley police are treating the death of a woman found Saturday in a North Berkeley apartment as a homicide. Investigators and the coroner have been called to the scene.

Sunny and mild in the city, but a Beach Hazards Statement warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents through Tuesday. Keep off rocks and stay out of the water.

Sunny skies and a quick warm-up hit San Jose today, with highs near 82°F. Coastal beaches face a Beach Hazards Statement through Tuesday.

Oakland Zoo says its newborn southern pudu died on Wednesday; veterinarians are monitoring parents Riley and Gizmo as staff investigate a suspected illness.

The Out Museum opened in Chinatown with a ribbon-cutting Friday, billed as the world’s first Chinese-language queer museum and archive. The launch includes exhibits, films and community programs through early June.

Public records show UC campuses allowed campus license‑plate data to be accessed by federal agencies including CBP, prompting legal and privacy questions under California law.

A former Summit Everest coach pleaded no contest to sexual charges involving two students; sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 8 and he remains out on $500,000 bail.

Seventeen officers were sworn Friday — two small academy classes have added 31 this year, but Oakland's force still falls short of funded staffing as it rebuilds.

SFERS quietly redirected $110M into Asia‑focused lending and Bay Area venture funds, including $40M PAG allocations and new Eclipse commitments.

Foundation Future Industries says it has Pentagon research contracts to test Phantom humanoid robots and has already sent early units to Ukraine. The award and the company's ties to Eric Trump have prompted scrutiny and oversight questions.

Staff proposals would hike or add dozens of city fees — from permit surcharges to park rentals — to close a projected $1.1M gap in Sonoma's 2026‑27 budget.