Paso Robles detectives say Ernesto Noriega Cisneros was arrested in northwest Fresno after being identified in bank surveillance. He was booked on suspicion of robbery and for a supervision violation.

A researcher says Anthropic's Claude helped expose an SQL injection in Front Gate Tickets that could issue unlimited VIP passes; Front Gate says it patched the bug and found no sign of fraud.

Officials will close Grizzly Peak Boulevard from 4 a.m. July 4 through 5 a.m. July 5 to reduce wildfire risk tied to dry brush, Diablo winds and illegal fireworks. The coordinated closure affects several lookouts and will be enforced by multiple agencies.

Microsoft is seeding a new "Frontier" company with $2.5 billion to help big firms deploy AI, promising customers will keep the work and IP from those projects.

El Cerrito will hold a July 13 ribbon-cutting for the Del Norte Complete Streets project, adding protected bike lanes, bus islands and safer crosswalks.

Marin County approved $250,000 to begin storm preparations in Zone 9 as scientists warn a potentially record El Niño could push higher tides and worsen flooding.

A subtle reworking of Curry Brand's "Splash" logo adds Li‑Ning's mark — the first tangible sign of Steph Curry's new, reported 10‑year partnership.

UC Berkeley researchers report algae persisted inside lysosome‑like symbiosomes in coral cells, a finding that may change how scientists study bleaching and reef rescue.

A $109.7M land purchase in Saratoga has nudged a decades‑old vineyard project forward, shrinking the scheme to 64 homes while adding 12 deed‑restricted ADUs. The sale ties up a contentious parcel near Chester and Allendale avenues.

A jury found Tony Befford not guilty of felony assault after a Jan. 29 fight near McLaren Park; he was convicted of a lesser misdemeanor and given time served. The case has raised fresh questions about charging and pretrial detention.

A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night at Monterey Road and Ford Road in San Jose. Police say the driver stayed and investigators blocked northbound lanes for hours.

Court records allege a high-performing Oakland officer posed as a sex worker after a Vacaville man recruited her; he has pleaded not guilty and faces pandering charges.

A landlord sued Gregorys Coffee at Stanford Shopping Center, alleging unpaid rent and liens that could lead to eviction of the Palo Alto location.