Patagonia has shuttered its North Beach store — housed in a 1924 mechanic's shop — for a spring renovation, leaving a DPW permit and a cheerful cormorant illustration in the window. The good news: the pop-up at Ghirardelli Square is a three-minute walk away.

A San Jose resident was sentenced to 30 years after prosecutors said he used Instagram to solicit minors and kept more than 1,200 illegal images.

Hercules police say a traffic stop on Wednesday turned up illegal narcotics and an AK‑47‑style pistol, officials reported.

H Mart opens in Dublin Thursday at 10 a.m., bringing a full grocery and a multi‑vendor food hall to the Tri‑Valley. Vendors include Daeho and Tous Les Jours.

An alert sent Wednesday forced the evacuation of Stonestown Galleria after police activity near the mall; emergency crews are on scene and traffic delays were reported.

Iridex is relocating its headquarters from Mountain View to Hellyer Oaks in South San Jose, signing a long‑term, ~30,800 sq ft triple‑net lease that begins July 1, 2026.

The Rockridge outpost of The Xocolate Bar closed after Valentine’s Day; the owner points to county‑required upgrades, record cocoa prices and tariffs.

A Daly City wallet theft that targeted a 74‑year‑old shopper ended with one defendant jailed and restitution ordered, while several alleged accomplices remain wanted. Courts credited time served and imposed probation in the case.

San Francisco’s DA announced a new enforcement action focused on dealer title and registration delays, citing last year’s AutoNation settlement as a model.

Arm unveiled the AGI CPU at Fort Mason, partnering with Meta and OpenAI as it pivots from IP licensing to selling silicon.

A San Francisco jury convicted Imran Shaikh of domestic battery, the DA announced, and praised the victim’s decision to come forward. Sentencing details were not released.

Meta President Dina Powell McCormick told Axios the U.S. will need roughly 500,000 electricians as AI data centers and energy deals accelerate. The warning highlights a growing skills gap.

Union leaders signed off on a tentative agreement that would deliver roughly 14% in raises over four years, setting up a ratification vote as the city faces a large budget gap.