A routine San Jose traffic stop turned up two loaded handguns, ammunition and suspected narcotics, according to police.

Michael Spagna took over Sonoma State in January and now faces the task of stabilizing a campus hit by steep enrollment losses, faculty layoffs and the loss of athletics. One‑time state and CSU funds buy time, but restorations hinge on feasibility plans.

Ten men were indicted after a September jail brawl at Maguire Correctional Facility that hospitalized six inmates and injured four deputies.

A judge advanced an Oakland murder case after prosecutors said video from a parked Tesla — matched with license‑plate data — helped identify a getaway vehicle. The decision pushes the case toward a June hearing.

An 89-year-old man was struck while walking at Chestnut Avenue and Mission Road last Tuesday and later died. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and are asking witnesses to call (650) 877-8900.

A dog was pulled to safety from the Fort Funston bluffs on Monday; agencies say everyone at the scene was unharmed. Officials urged caution near the park's steep edges.

A Monday hiking group started by laid‑off workers has swelled across Bay Area trails, offering peer support, networking and surprising job leads. The outings are both practical and social for people navigating layoffs.

Light rain tapers this morning in San Francisco, leaving cooler conditions and damp streets. Drier, warmer weather returns midweek into the weekend.

Hillsboro-based Lattice is buying AMI for about $1.65B, adding firmware and datacenter manageability as it pushes toward a $1B revenue run rate.

The AP won a Pulitzer for a three‑year probe that traced surveillance tools from Silicon Valley to China and back into U.S. systems. The reporting raises fresh questions about oversight and tech policy.

Violet surf washed onto Point Reyes beaches this weekend; experts say a phytoplankton bloom — not dye — likely caused the color. Officials urge caution around discolored water.

A jury convicted 77‑year‑old Michael E. Mullen in the 1973 San Rafael killing of Nina Fischer after DNA evidence reopened the cold case. Sentencing is set for June 10.

Mobile tortillerías — full tortilla factories on wheels — have started popping up across Sonoma County, selling hot corn tortillas by the pound and reviving neighborhood food traditions.