Two masked men forced entry into an Elmwood home while an 87-year-old resident called for help; police say the suspects fled and the investigation is ongoing.

San José firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 300 block of Saratoga Ave; crews found no victims and warned of traffic impacts.

Marin County crews ran a controlled burn in San Rafael Saturday to reduce fuels and give firefighters live-fire training as hot, dry conditions raise wildfire risk.

VAR reviews — from a sensor‑equipped ball to lengthy pitch‑side checks — have upended crucial World Cup moments and left Bay Area and Seattle fans divided.

Mostly cloudy start with highs near 87°F. Coastal Flood Advisory runs through Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Startups are using AI to answer campaign texts; vendors say millions of messages have already been sent as the 2026 midterms approach. Regulators and voters are weighing consent and disclosure.

San Diego County says CSUSM students and staff may have been exposed to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis; brief Sprinter exposures were also reported.

A judge dismissed neighbors' challenge to Petaluma's plan for Lafferty Ranch, clearing a legal hurdle for docent‑led access to the 270‑acre preserve.

San José’s Dine Downtown runs July 9–19, with more than 45 restaurants serving prix‑fixe menus and specials across downtown.

Alum Rock tapped George Sanchez as a one-month interim superintendent as trustees continue a search amid layoffs, enrollment drops and a county watchdog report.

Alameda planners will hear a draft ordinance this Monday to create the city’s first rules for short‑term rentals, balancing host income with preserving long‑term housing. Public comment is invited.

A 59-year-old inmate was found dead inside Richmond's West County Detention Facility with a ligature around her neck. The sheriff and district attorney are investigating.

San José police say they shut an illegal underground nightclub on the 1600 block of Rogers Avenue after repeated complaints. The Vice Unit found the venue charging admission, operating without permits and drawing calls for service including an assault with a deadly weapon.