The Spanish Table’s Clement Street shop has been closed since November and now faces an unlawful detainer for nearly $25,000 in unpaid rent, leaving a hole for Spanish imports. Neighbors and chefs are watching court filings for clues about whether the shelves will return.

A 38-member CEO council backed by Mayor Daniel Lurie released a November poll showing strong support for transit and business priorities and signaled involvement in possible 2026 ballot measures.

A multi‑university team is sampling fog along California’s coast to map pollutants, water inputs and how fog affects redwood forests and wildlife.

Federal stablecoin rules and a wave of bank crypto products are reshaping where deposits sit — San Diego community banks could be on the front lines.

Williams-Sonoma is closing its Union Square flagship at 340 Post St., and Chanel plans to transform the historic building into a new flagship. The move will leave the company without an in‑city storefront.

A historic Taco Bell in Lafayette, CA, featuring original Mission-style architecture, is closing after nearly 60 years. No reason for the closure has been provided.

Santa Clara deputies arrested an individual in a stolen Audi for identity theft in Cupertino, along with finding burglary tools and multiple IDs in the vehicle.

Oakley traffic stop led to a standoff with a suspect firing at a deputy and a lockdown for resident safety; the suspect was apprehended and faces attempted murder charges.

A 67-year-old man was acquitted of felony drug charges after a buy‑bust outside a Phish concert, renewing a clash between San Francisco’s decriminalization policy and enforcement choices.

Jean‑Charles Boisset has closed Chateau Buena Vista and the JCB Tasting Salon, trimming his splashy Napa footprint as the collection reshapes its tasting strategy.

San Francisco Bay Ferry offers live music on Friday nights to boost ridership and enhance the commuting experience, reviving a tradition shelved two decades ago.

Oakley residents were on alert as authorities searched for a suspect who fired at a deputy. The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office advised the public to avoid the area.

Nvidia and Eli Lilly will invest up to $1 billion to open an AI co-innovation lab in the Bay Area, with work expected to begin in South San Francisco early this year. The facility pairs Nvidia compute with Lilly data to accelerate drug discovery.