The California Supreme Court ruled judges must weigh a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, a decision prompted by a San Mateo case over a $7 cheeseburger.

Vallejo police unveiled a draft overhaul to its personnel-complaint policy at a town hall, including a new public portal, multilingual forms and anti‑retaliation protections.

NWS warns sneaker waves and strong rip currents on Pacific beaches this weekend. Avoid jetties and the water while the swell is up.

Patchy fog Friday morning; inland highs near 78°F. Coastal beaches face hazards Saturday–Sunday.

President Trump signed an order directing Treasury to build TrumpIRA.gov to help workers without employer plans access the Saver’s Match beginning January 2027.

In this edition, a new romance bookstore, dog grooming business, and campaign office open, while a cafe expands its hours and menu, and the Castro gets a fancy new trash can.

A Pac Heights Georgian Colonial at 2830 Pacific closed at $27.5M on April 27 — the full asking price — after more than a year on and off the market.

San Francisco’s Pacific Café — known for free wine pours and classic seafood — is up for sale for $195,000 as owners plan to retire. Locals worry the neighborhood institution could close if no buyer steps in.

SFPD posted video showing spike strips used to stop a dangerous pursuit in San Francisco. The driver was arrested and taken into custody without further incident.

Alphabet posted $62.6B in Q1 net income as Google Cloud grew 63% and backlog swelled above $460B, sending Bay Area AI investments into overdrive.

The 2026 draft trims route and promises earlier Central Valley service, but it also lists a new $126B to $231B price range. Lawmakers and federal officials are skeptical.

A woman's decomposed remains were found in a dumpster off the 17th Street offramp from northbound I-980 in Oakland. CHP and the Alameda County coroner are investigating.

A new retro diner lands on Burlingame's Broadway with smashburgers, shakes and throwback booths.