The San Francisco hospitality startup that promised to revolutionize travel just pulled the plug on everything—overnight. What started as a McGill student's side hustle renting out his apartment became a billion-dollar company, then a penny stock, and now it's heading straight to liquidation after Marriott walked away on a Sunday night.

Mayor Matt Mahan is striking deals with PG&E and developers to lure AI data centers to San José. The plan promises revenue and jobs while prompting environmental concerns.

Interim co‑CEO Cassandra Costello has pushed a quick reset at the San Francisco Zoo, winning back city funding, rolling out new exhibits and launching a CEO search. The society says stabilization is the priority as auditors and advocates keep watch.

A small wildland blaze at Baker Beach’s parking lot was contained with no injuries reported. Crews asked the public to avoid the area while they secured the scene.

A woman crashed her Tesla into a house in Foster City during a mental health crisis; no house occupants were hurt, and the driver was injured but not under the influence. Police are reviewing the case for reckless driving.

A Pleasant Hill resident was arrested on multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Livermore led to the discovery of narcotics in his car and home.

A judge's order to free a man accused in a 2017 Sunnyvale murder drew sharp criticism from the DA, police and San Jose's mayor. Officials want the court to rethink the decision.

The U.S. Coast Guard says it seized nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine in fiscal 2025 — a historic, record haul across the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. The service called it more than three times its annual average.

OUSD must cut $100 million by 2026-27, risking job and program losses. Superintendent Saddler warns of severe cuts and a potential bankruptcy amid historical fiscal management issues.

Oakland’s 2024 militarized‑equipment filing lists frequent rifle deployments and a request for 75 new ones, prompting the Police Commission to weigh a pause and impose strict oversight.

Berkeley police are investigating a sexual assault on the 2300 block of College Avenue; authorities are asking for witnesses and tips.

Richmond Police are probing a fatal shooting that occurred on Potrero Avenue, resulting in one male victim's death and another person injured, seeking the public's help via social media.

Kuku Studios debuts "In Your Dreams" on Netflix, with actor Simu Liu voicing a character and contributing to an original song, reflecting on dreams and family.