A slow-moving vegetation fire burned about five acres in San Jose’s east foothills Wednesday night; crews stopped forward progress and no homes were threatened.

Raising Cane's confirmed a Rohnert Park opening in September 2027; the chain hasn't announced a specific site yet.

Amy's Kitchen founders Andrew and Rachel Berliner have listed their Bali‑style Stinson Beach home for $16M. The five‑bedroom property sits on about three‑quarters of an acre.

Sunnyvale DPS says a Mountain View search turned up an un‑serialized AR‑15–style rifle, handguns and a 30‑round magazine. The resident is a documented gang member under investigation.

Freddie Mac’s weekly survey put the 30‑year fixed at 6.49% this week, keeping mortgage costs stubbornly high and tightening affordability for many buyers.

A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit‑and‑run near Tully and Senter; police traced the vehicle and arrested a driver after reviewing camera and plate‑reader data.

The first Mercy Housing building at Valencia opened this spring, but Sequoia Living’s permit‑ready second phase can’t start because it’s locked out of the city’s funding queue. Funding shortfalls and eligibility rules are chilling dozens of planned affordable senior homes.

San Mateo police will run nightly suppression patrols through July 4, confiscating fireworks — sparklers included — and issuing citations under the municipal code.

Two North County councilmembers have launched campaigns for San Mateo County’s District 5 following David Canepa’s countywide victory, a race that could change the board's makeup.

Kitty Felde says a fictional 'Papa' in her Fina Mendoza mysteries was modeled on Xavier Becerra — a detail that feels timely after Becerra topped the June primary.

The San Francisco DA says Otis Broughton was charged in a human‑trafficking case involving a minor; the case is under active investigation.

AB 2129 would push Cal Fire salaries within 15% of 20 local departments, but Assembly estimates peg the cost at $373M–$609M — forcing a clash between recruitment needs and budget limits. Lawmakers and the governor face a tough choice.

A Moraga mother is in remission after surgeons used a single‑port robotic system at Alta Bates to remove an aggressive breast tumor, a local milestone for the East Bay.