Anna Wintour’s visit has put San Francisco back on Vogue World’s radar; Condé Nast says it is 'exploratory' as the city eyes 2027.

Elastic is cutting roughly 7% of staff — about 281 positions — saying AI and automation will let it operate leaner while it invests in growth areas.

An Oakland immigration attorney says TSA told him he was placed on a watchlist after a 45‑minute SFO screening; his legal team has filed a FOIA to press for answers. Advocates are watching closely.

Gusty onshore winds pick up Thursday and strengthen into a cooler, blustery Friday and Saturday. Small Craft Advisories affect parts of the Bay and Monterey waters.

Cool, damp morning gives way to gusty onshore winds; small craft advisories are in effect for parts of the Bay. Expect gusts through the afternoon and into the weekend.

Sunnyvale's popular Urban Grill buffet has been shut down by Santa Clara County health inspectors for the second time since March — and the closure report reveals that the restaurant's own pest control company documented live mouse activity at the facility just four days before inspectors arrived.

An East Bay woman who admitted to being part of a robbery crew that targeted women who "looked Asian" avoided jail after completing a court-ordered diversion program. Restitution and treatment were part of the deal.

Johnny Doughnuts opened its fifth shop at Santana Row this week, creating about 16 jobs and investing roughly $210K–$240K in the buildout. A sixth location at Napa’s Oxbow Public Market is next.

San Jose’s Fountain Blues Festival returns to Plaza de César Chávez this weekend with Eric Gales and Ronnie Baker Brooks headlining. Expect beer gardens, food vendors and a packed schedule of blues and soul.

California Department of Education staff were ordered to telework after bedbugs were spotted at the downtown Sacramento headquarters; inspections and pest control are underway.

Alphabet will enter the Dow next Monday, replacing Verizon and boosting tech's footprint in the 30-stock index. The swap highlights quirks in the Dow's price-weighted design.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra were photographed meeting at Tommy's in San Francisco; both teams described the chat as policy-focused.

Bazaar Sonoma chefs Sean Quan and Jenny Phan are opening Mei Mei, a Chinese-style food hall and grocery, in the former Quail & Condor storefront at 149 Healdsburg Ave.