Sunny inland highs near 67°F; Pacific beaches under High Surf Advisory through Saturday evening. Avoid jetties and the water.

Arle, an Oaxacan‑focused spot, has opened on Sunvalley Mall’s lower level. City staff and the Concord Chamber attended a recent ribbon‑cutting.

Muni trains slowed between Forest Hill and Church after reports of intruders in the tunnel prompted a safety sweep. SFMTA posted an alert and warned riders to expect delays.

A Los Angeles man was arrested in Mentone after deputies found about 600 gallons of diesel in a U‑Haul; investigators say it may be tied to a multi‑state fuel‑theft ring. Authorities and federal partners are continuing the probe.

Three men accepted plea deals in the killing of retired officer Kevin Nishita, who was shot while guarding a KRON4 news crew in downtown Oakland.

A draft parks strategy would add 87 acres but carries a roughly $1.2 billion price tag, forcing Mountain View leaders to choose between major land buys and neighborhood fixes.

A funeral procession for Fairfield Fire Engineer Christopher Bell will move westbound on I‑80 Friday and is expected to cause delays; an 11 a.m. memorial is set in Vacaville.

San Francisco flutist Gaea Schell says housekeepers at the Cornelia Suites tossed her concert flute and other belongings; she’s sued the property manager for about $20,000.

A downtown traffic stop in Berkeley led to the arrest of a 54-year-old and the recovery of a revolver, knives and brass knuckles.

Fremont police briefly sheltered Kennedy High after a hotline report; officers cleared the campus and said no threat was found.

Bonhams is relocating its Monterey Car Week auction to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, embedding the sale in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The change shifts previews and bidders onto the track weekend.

LA icon Randy’s Donuts is opening its first Bay Area shop at 2595 Homestead Road in Santa Clara. The location will have limited seating, serve as a commissary and is expected to open in 2026.

Two skulls and additional remains were recovered in rural Monterey County within weeks; the coroner says DNA testing and state record checks are underway.