A Napa nonprofit's internship pipeline helped build a prototype Virtual Neurologist AR headset that organizers say could speed stroke diagnosis and is heading toward ambulance pilots.

A pedestrian was taken to hospital with life‑threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle near S. White Road and Mt. McKinley Drive in south San Jose, police said. Road closures remain in effect.

AB 2074 would force major cities to carve transit hub districts and let towers rise as high as 450 feet in parts of downtown, paired with a state loan fund. Supporters say it will revive downtowns; critics warn of displacement.

DOL’s Project Firewall coincides with a roughly 48% jump in H‑1B investigations, turning single‑employee complaints into wider audits as wage and rule changes pile up. Employers face tougher site visits and a tighter compliance window.

AB 1884 would let districts add nicotine testing for student-athletes; supporters call it a health step, critics warn about biased enforcement.

Walnut Creek police say a 45‑year‑old resident was arrested April 8 after an alleged tagging spree called "mini bright" damaged vehicles and homes across the area.

Marisa Williams' Sol Bakery opens this Saturday in the Panhandle, bringing NYT‑praised guava tarts and sourdough-forward pastries to a tiny six-seat shop.

Crews responded to a fire in the 500 block of Linden Avenue in San Bruno on Wednesday afternoon; officials urged the public to avoid the area.

Caché is expanding from the Inner Sunset to a Financial District outpost this fall, funded in part through a community bond sale.

A Palo Alto One Medical physician says she was fired after raising patient-safety alarms and has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and inadequate clinician support. The case spotlights concerns about training and workflows at Amazon-owned One Medical.

A $298M financing package will remake Crystal Bay’s Cal Neva into the Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino, pairing historic preservation with major energy upgrades.

The NBA has opened a review after a late Kings foul helped the Warriors rally for a 110-105 win; team sources call the play a tactical misstep, not tanking.

A new analysis of SFUSD records finds year‑long ethnic studies boost GPAs and even UC eligibility, arriving as the district prepares to finalize a new curriculum.