Arsicault Bakery is set to expand from San Francisco to Palo Alto, expecting to open at 388 Cambridge Ave in 2026 and offer its acclaimed croissants among other pastries.

San Francisco’s Marufuku Ramen will open a 2,440-sq-ft Downtown Summerlin location in February with tonkotsu ramen, kushiyaki skewers and a Japanese cocktail program.

Rebecca Hermosillo becomes the first Latina chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, with Chris Coursey as vice chair and a focus on fiscal responsibility.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare introduces cardiology services in South County, improving local access to specialized heart care at St. Louise Regional Hospital and Valley Health Center Morgan Hill.

Rubicon Point Partners bought the downtown office at 200 Pine, adding to a local buying streak and highlighting renewed investor interest in value‑add San Francisco offices.

Santa Clara County’s new Behavioral Health Services Center at Valley Medical Center will add 77 beds and youth-focused amenities, with leaders now targeting spring 2026. The project consolidates services and aims to keep more kids in county for care.

San Jose Police solved a 1997 cold case, arresting a suspect for the murder of Alice Sharitz, thanks to advanced forensic science and genealogical analysis.

State Sen. Dave Cortese is positioning for a conditional run for California attorney general that could trigger a Santa Clara County special election and reshape the 2026 primary.

November brought modest job gains to the Bay Area and California, but year‑to‑date totals through November still show net losses. The rebound is tentative.

Average asking rent in San Jose dipped modestly in December but stayed higher than a year ago, leaving affordability strained while investors remain active. Data vendors report different levels.

Filipino sandwich shop Izzy and Wooks is opening at Saluhall next Monday, bringing fried-chicken sandwiches, a smashed longanisa burger and arroz caldo to 945 Market.

Investigators say DNA from a glob of phlegm preserved in a San Jose apartment toilet led to an arrest in the 1997 killing of Alice Sharitz.

Noelia Corzo becomes the first Indigenous Latina president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, prioritizing working-class families and inclusivity.