San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan rallied Tuesday night after polls closed, warning that distrust in government is pushing voters toward extremes while pitching his "Back to Basics" message.

A San Mateo couple drowned at Roaring River Falls last Monday; authorities say drownings rise with spring snowmelt and hidden currents.

City Manager Alex Khojikian will lead June town halls to discuss the city’s budget and a proposed 1/4‑cent sales tax that could raise about $7 million a year.

Paul Simon plays Frost Amphitheater June 3–4 with a two-part program: Seven Psalms in full, then a hits set. June 4 is sold out; limited tickets remain.

El Al will restart three weekly nonstop flights between SFO and Tel Aviv on Oct. 25, 2026; tickets are on sale and fares appear to start around $1,199–$1,299.

Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour stops at San Jose's SAP Center for two nights, June 19–20. The limited U.S. arena run follows a blockbuster stadium leg.

Hazel will reopen in Occidental’s former Barley & Hops space, and Sonoma Eats plans a new Sonoma location after closing in March; both aim to open this summer.

Early returns in California's redrawn 8th District are incomplete; ballots and provisional counts will shape who advances.

Burlingame police released photos after a smash-and-grab at a yoga shop on Tuesday; officers say several suspects were arrested and $10,000 in athletic apparel was recovered.

Lane Sugata will lead the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and the Chan Center beginning Aug. 24, charged with shoring up funding and programming as queer arts face political headwinds.

Early returns show Rep. Mark DeSaulnier leading in the redrawn 10th District while mail ballots are still being counted.

A jury convicted a man Tuesday for an unprovoked 2023 neck-slashing in the Inner Sunset. Sentencing is scheduled for late June.

A former Wells Fargo assistant branch manager in Union City was sentenced to 18 months after admitting he embezzled more than $800,000 and was ordered to repay the bank. The sentence follows an IRS criminal probe and an OCC enforcement action.