A Fairfield police drone streamed live footage of a May 19 grass fire, giving firefighters an early view before engines arrived.

Golden Rule, from the Che Fico team, opens May 23 in Thrive City with mini‑martinis, retro snacks and a small walk‑in bar.

A months-long Vallejo probe led to five arrests and seizures including three kilograms of cocaine, $85,396 in suspected proceeds and large amounts of marijuana.

Cool, sunny Thursday in San Francisco with a high near 67°F. Inland neighborhoods face elevated fire concerns; check burn‑permit rules.

Clear morning in San Jose and a fast warm-up into the mid‑80s. Interior hills face elevated fire‑weather concerns.

The Fed proposed a narrow “payment account” to let eligible fintechs settle directly on Fed rails while denying full bank backstops — a move that splits fintechs and banks.

Gov. Newsom vetoed SB 682 after industry and chef pushback, leaving PTFE nonstick pans legal in California while environmental groups regroup. The state debate over PFAS continues.

USA Properties Fund paid $11.5M for a Centerville parcel that will fund Centerville Plaza — planned as a 290‑unit, 100% affordable development with phased financing.

Google co‑founder Sergey Brin donated $500,000 to oppose Proposition D, joining business money in a high‑stakes San Francisco fight over an "overpaid CEO" tax.

Police arrested a suspect in a 2024 Mission District homicide; new reporting says searches recovered firearms and ammunition.

A 29-year-old was arrested after a search near Geyser Road tied him to a series of Cloverdale arsons; he's being held on $1.121M bail.

Taiwan’s Bafang Dumpling has opened a new San Jose location at 1078 E Brokaw Road as the chain expands its Northern California footprint. The shop joins a growing wave of Asian fast-casual concepts in Silicon Valley.

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado filed a motion asking city staff to study whether regulated entertainment zones could revive downtown commerce while protecting residents and workers.