Palo Alto plans a March pilot of expanded city-run fiber while critics warn the project faces steep competition and financial risks.

A man was hospitalized after a late-night baseball-bat assault in the Tenderloin. Police are searching for a 65-year-old suspect and asking for tips.

An Oakland couple says strangers used their home‑sharing account to stay in their Leona Heights house for days, leaving drug paraphernalia and stealing their Mini Cooper.

The Bay Area just made history with its first-ever Extreme Cold Warning, and now temperatures are about to swing 10 degrees warmer—reaching above-normal levels by week's end. But while sunny skies might make the coast look inviting, forecasters are issuing blunt warnings about life-threatening surf conditions that will keep beaches dangerous through Thursday.

Super Duper Burgers is set to open in Union Square, San Francisco as part of the city's revitalization project, with the opening expected in early fall.

An injured sea lion near Pier 39 has a fresh lower‑body wound that rescuers say could be a shark bite. The Marine Mammal Center is monitoring the animal and will only attempt a rescue when it can be done safely.

The Port of Oakland received two new container cranes from Europe, which are electric, eco-friendly, and set to improve efficiency at the TraPac terminal.

Andreessen Horowitz raised $15 billion for new funds, representing a significant portion of venture capital raised last year, despite a downturn in the U.S. venture funding environment.

The Chevron Richmond Refinery experienced flaring due to operational issues, prompting a Level 1 Hazmat notice but no action from the public. The refinery addressed safety concerns on social media.

Palo Alto has started the construction of the new Fire Station 4, funded in part by a hotel tax and a $5.2 million state earmark, aiming for completion in summer 2027.

The American Canyon Library reopened after renovations, featuring a new minimalist design, increased space, and functionality, with positive community reception.

Kirk Richardson, an inmate at Martinez Detention Facility, died after self-inflicting head injuries and unsuccessful resuscitation attempts. Previously arrested for murder, his death is under investigation.

A two-vehicle collision in Morgan Hill resulted in several injuries and one fatality at Condit Road and Diana Avenue. Police found no drug or alcohol involvement and are seeking information.