Alcatraz Tour Ferry Smashes Into S.F. Pier, Shattering Windows
An Alcatraz City Cruises ferry struck Pier 31 while docking, shattering windows and jolting riders; the operator says there are no reported injuries and an investigation is underway.
Santa Rosa Bus Roof Standoff Drags On All Night Before Cops Talk Man Down
A man who climbed onto a Sonoma County Transit bus near Santa Rosa Junior College stayed atop the vehicle for nearly 10 hours before coming down and being booked, police said.
Newsom Brings Rohit Chopra To Sacramento In High-Stakes Consumer Watchdog Play
Gov. Gavin Newsom named former CFPB director Rohit Chopra to lead California’s new consumer agency — a move that strengthens state enforcement and carries national political weight.
Cupertino Engineer Says Broadcom Branded Her 'Difficult,' Then Dumped Her
A longtime Broadcom engineer says she was labeled "difficult" and fired after 26 years; she filed suit in Santa Clara County alleging gender-based harassment and reputational harm.
Mountain View Couple Busted In $823K TIBCO Benefits Ripoff
Federal investigators say a former TIBCO benefits director and a partner siphoned $823,299 from employee benefit accounts over several years. Both have been arrested and face dozens of felony counts.
Sonoma Stunner: Ghost Donkey Ranch and Summit Estate Aim for Record Prices
Two sprawling Sonoma estates have surfaced this week, including a 227‑acre Knights Valley ranch and a mountaintop parcel that together could push county price records. The listings combine privacy, scale and working‑land appeal.
Indiana Slams the Brakes on Non-Domiciled Truckers Tied to New York and California
Indiana canceled nearly 1,800 non‑domiciled CDLs after a new law and federal rules tightened who can hold a commercial license. National outlets later reported nearly 300 stops; state records do not yet confirm that count.












