Saltwater Bakeshop opens a large SoMa storefront at 1309 Howard this Thursday, moving from farmers-market pop-ups into a 7,200‑sq‑ft bakery with croissants, sourdough and sandwiches.

Police arrested a woman after a brush fire along the Guadalupe River in south San Jose; investigators say she matched descriptions from earlier fires.

Pizza My Heart opens a Fremont location at the Fremont Hub with a Tuesday opening and a Free Slice Day on Thursday. The move is part of the chain's East Bay expansion.

San José firefighters say the blaze was knocked down and held to the first floor; one person was sent to hospital and nearby traffic was disrupted.

The Maya Motel in Temescal sold on May 11, 2026 and will be converted into roughly 23 supportive studio apartments under California’s Homekey+ program. City and developer documents outline tenant relocation help and on-site services.

Assemblymember Matt Haney’s AB 1720 would cap ticket resale markups at 10% and heads to an Assembly Appropriations hearing this Thursday.

A glass‑wrapped Tiburon home that looks like it floats above the Bay is on the market for $19.9 million. Its cantilevered steel frame, five 11‑foot NanaWall systems and an infinity pool set it apart.

A wildfire named Concow was reported May 11 in Plumas County. The blaze was discovered at 9:47 a.m.; containment and cause are unknown.

The Algerian government paid about $15 million for a century‑old Van Ness office building to establish a permanent consulate in San Francisco.

Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation with the SF Police Officers Association this afternoon; SFGovTV streamed the event. Details on what was signed are still emerging.

A Sunday night altercation at the Safeway in Sequoia Station left one man stabbed; police say a suspect has been arrested and booked on attempted murder and drug charges.

Councilmember Charlene Wang is floating a November ballot measure that would surcharge certain real‑estate transactions to pay for interim shelter and transitional housing. The plan follows city and county funding moves as Oakland seeks more beds.

A 54‑year‑old Oakley man arrested in January died after an apparent suicide attempt at Martinez Detention Facility. The sheriff’s office and county DA have opened a joint investigation.