Painted Leopard, a Salvadoran-focused Bay Area roaster, has opened a weekend counter inside The RealReal’s Union Square flagship and plans to go daily in April.

A parents’ group has sued to block Sequoia Union’s plan to close Menlo Park’s TIDE Academy, arguing the shutdown would disproportionately hurt students with disabilities and low‑income families.

A carport blaze in Campbell displaced about 60 residents and destroyed three vehicles. Crews contained the fire and no injuries were reported.

Governor Newsom announced eight Homekey+ awards that will create 443 supportive homes statewide, including dozens reserved for veterans.

Hyundai-backed Supernal cut about 296 jobs and shrank to roughly 70–80 staff as it consolidates operations at its Irvine engineering hub.

Tickets for the 2026 California State Fair are on sale; this will be the last fair held mid‑summer before the event moves to the fall in 2027. Advanced prices start at $10.

Morning fog gives way to sun and highs near 65°F; coastal gale watches and marine advisories arrive midweek.

A 25‑year‑old Oakland woman was charged in late January with allegedly helping to traffic a 15‑year‑old who ran from a group home, court records show.

Low clouds Tuesday give way to sun with highs near 64°F. Strong NW gusts and marine Gale Watches are expected midweek.

Patchy morning fog clears to sun with highs near 69°F. NWS warns of gusty midweek winds and marine advisories.

Oakland issues hundreds of dumping fines but collects only a tiny share, leaving neighbors to shoulder repeat piles while crews keep cleaning.

Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters will have a West Coast premiere at SFFILM on April 28 with two screenings at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre.

Three people were injured in a morning pit-bull attack near Pak ’n Save in Emeryville. Authorities secured the dogs and the Emeryville Police Department is investigating.