A juvenile was taken to a hospital in life‑threatening condition after emergency crews responded to the 1200 block of Lancelot Lane in San Jose. Authorities are investigating.

Pleasanton native Brandon Crawford will be inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame on May 14, 2026. The honor recognizes his defensive excellence and two World Series titles.

A developer wants to replace a life‑sciences building at 3350 West Bayshore Road with 286 homes — an eight‑story apartment, 25 townhomes and at least 15% affordable units. The filing invokes state housing laws that can speed review.

A police report reconstructs the frantic minutes before a Lake Tahoe boat capsized on June 21, 2025, killing eight and leaving two survivors as investigators probe what went wrong.

A new Nature study finds rain in the West is clustering into heavier storms separated by longer dry spells — a pattern that dries landscapes and strains water supplies.

Alameda County prosecutors have charged San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett with a misdemeanor hit-and-run tied to a May 2025 sideswipe on I‑580. The filing follows months of scrutiny over how investigators handled the initial probe.

Bay to Breakers returns Sunday, May 17, and will close major streets from the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach. Expect early BART and Caltrain runs plus wide Muni reroutes that morning.

A new Emerson poll puts Xavier Becerra on top as Steve Hilton tightens the GOP lane and Tom Steyer trails closely. With ballots mailed and early voting starting May 23, undecided voters could decide who advances.

Mahasan has opened in downtown San Mateo, serving scratch-made Thai curries, shareable plates and specialty drinks in a compact dinner-only spot.

LinkedIn is reportedly reorganizing staff as part of a company reshuffle; the scale and local impact in the Bay Area remain unclear. Reporting and company statements differ on how many roles are affected.

A 15‑year‑old from Santa Rosa was arrested after a pursuit in Sonoma; police say the stolen car crashed into a parked vehicle and burglary tools were recovered.

San Jose’s proposed budget trims immigrant defense funding from $1M to $500K, alarming advocates who say a 24/7 hotline and attorneys could be stretched thin. Council hearings are set for mid‑June.

A Santa Rosa woman was arrested after allegedly handing a teller a threatening note and taking cash from a Chase Bank on Sonoma Avenue. She was found at the Montgomery Village Post Office and booked into Sonoma County Jail.