State and federal agencies warn that unauthorized drones over wildfires can ground air support, delay drops and endanger firefighting crews. Officials say keep drones grounded.

Measure C would give many small Oakland businesses a one‑year break from the city's gross‑receipts tax; the question appears on the June 2, 2026 ballot.

Two law firms have asked to withdraw from Annie Altman's sexual‑abuse suit against her brother, Sam Altman, citing a breakdown in the attorney‑client relationship and leaving the St. Louis case in flux.

A Westwood Highlands home where a family of four died last fall sold for $2.2M — about $700K over asking — after only days on the market.

Highway 1 through Big Sur is fully open again, restoring the classic Carmel‑to‑San Simeon drive. Here’s a tight guide to top stops, hikes and travel tips for Bay Area readers.

Two juveniles and an 18‑year‑old were arrested after a motorist reported a laser‑sighted handgun was pointed at their car; police recovered multiple loaded firearms.

A late-night brawl at a Redwood City mariscos left five wounded and three suspects in custody, the sheriff's office said.

A hiker reported a bear in Rockville Hills Regional Park on April 26. City and county officials urged residents to secure trash, keep pets inside and report sightings.

An unplanned outage in the Marina prompted city emergency officials to advise keeping refrigerator doors closed; federal guidance gives fridge and freezer time windows.

A man died after a late-night altercation at his Wilson Court home in Antioch; police detained a 47-year-old resident as detectives investigate.

An exterior fire on the 500 block of Spartan Court was knocked down and held to the outside; Senter Road was closed while crews secured water supply.

Google DeepMind and South Korea signed an MOU to build an AI campus in Seoul this year, promising internships, joint research and closer ties with Samsung and chipmakers.

China’s NDRC ordered the cancellation of Meta’s acquisition of Manus, forcing parties to withdraw and raising new risks for cross‑border AI deals. The move unsettles Bay Area dealmaking.