A UC Berkeley student was briefly stopped onstage and told to set aside a Palestinian flag before receiving his diploma, footage shows. The clip has drawn both cheers and criticism.

A hidden Woodside compound reborn as a French‑style retreat is listed at $14.9M, complete with a 3,000‑bottle cellar, clay tennis court and guest cottages.

Berkeley’s Bay Area Book Festival runs May 29–31 with 350+ authors, dozens of stages and a free Bookworm Block Party. Evening headliners at The Freight are ticketed.

A jury convicted 84-year-old Alan Frank Russell on 12 felony counts of child molestation and a possession charge. Sentencing is scheduled for June 22, 2026.

After 70 years in downtown San Jose the Rocca family says they’re seeking a buyer for Original Joe’s. The move raises questions about the future of the restaurant’s menu and name.

David Kinch’s Mentone and Manresa Bread signed leases at The Junction in Los Gatos, bringing Riviera-inspired dinners and a bakery to the North 40.

A sudden irruption of California tortoiseshell butterflies is blanketing parts of the Bay Area this spring, likely fueled by regrown ceanothus and an unusually warm March.

A Utah clinic advertising $399 MRIs highlights why hospital outpatient charges can run into the thousands. Here’s what drives the gap and how patients can shop smarter.

Carnaval San Francisco, the largest multicultural celebration on the West Coast that honors the diverse traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrated its 48th annual festival last weekend.

Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway May 29–31 with F1 guests, a Porsche Sprint Challenge appearance, ride‑alongs and an on‑site Cars & Bids auction. Expect paddock access, VIP packages and family bundles.

NetApp eliminated 77 San Jose positions this week, hitting product, engineering and sales teams as Bay Area tech firms continue to trim staff.

A suspected road‑rage shooting outside Westfield Valley Fair left one person injured and a suspect detained; police recovered a firearm and are investigating.

Partly cloudy and about 52°F this morning. Light rain possible late tonight, then sunnier, warmer conditions return Friday.