Oakland’s City Council rewrote meeting rules to move major hearings into earlier hours. Supporters call it efficiency; critics say it risks silencing working people.

A former Insight Partners VP says the firm cut her pay and made promotions 'impossible for women' — she filed suit in San Mateo alleging discrimination and retaliation.

23andMe is relocating its downsized headquarters to 2555 Park Blvd in Palo Alto, a much smaller space than its former Sunnyvale campus amid restructuring and sale activity.

A woman described by police as armed and threatening self-harm was taken into custody after a multi-hour standoff near the Embarcadero and Brannan. Negotiators resolved the scene and roads later reopened.

A North San Jose cyclist struck on Dec. 16 has died after weeks in the hospital, police say. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

A 156-room Courtyard near Oakland Airport sold for $12.5M — about 63% below last year’s county assessment, underscoring continued stress in the Bay Area hotel market.

Mayor Daniel Lurie named Bernal Heights housing advocate Ruth Ferguson to the City College board as trustees work to steady finances and accreditation. Expect a June primary test to keep the seat.

Lira, the celebrity‑backed Campbell restaurant, closed on New Year’s Eve after less than a year in operation amid chef turnover. The owners thanked neighbors in a brief note.

A two-alarm fire damaged a three-story Sausalito hillside apartment Monday; no injuries were reported, but several residents were displaced and investigators are on scene.

Callahan Capital and Probis paid about $82M for 101 Mission St. and plan renovations as downtown San Francisco shows early signs of office-market life.

Ex-teacher Nicholas Moseby was sentenced to 3 years, 8 months in prison for child exploitation and abuse, and must register as a sex offender for life.

A mudslide on the Russian River undercut Highway 116 near Monte Rio, forcing closures and traffic controls while crews assess the damage.

Cotopaxi’s Fourth Street shop was temporarily closed after thieves drove a pickup through the storefront and took more than $20,000 in merchandise, police say.