A San José storefront now sits opposite a 518‑unit luxury complex — a local snapshot of how decades of policy choices and concentrated tech wealth reshaped the Bay Area. Low permitting, Prop 13 and concentrated buyer power pushed prices beyond many longtime residents.

A 35-year-old woman was shot in West Oakland after an apparent dispute over an RV that was later set ablaze; police are searching for the suspected shooter.

Alvin Ailey lands at UC Berkeley April 7–12 with seven Bay Area premieres, a Jamison revival and repertory favorites.

Tesla leased about 108,000 sq ft of R&D space in Fremont and took large industrial capacity nearby as it accelerates Optimus development. The moves deepen Fremont’s role in Tesla’s robotics push.

A 27‑unit downtown Oakland building at 316 12th St sold for roughly $8.1M, marking another East Bay multifamily sale at a steep discount.

UC Berkeley research shows many Californians who move out of state find cheaper housing and higher homeownership rates.

Contra Costa County warns H.R. 1’s work and redetermination rules could put 1.4M Californians at risk of losing Medi‑Cal and strain local clinics.

Alameda County Fire crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 14000 block of Farnsworth Street in San Leandro; firefighters are actively working the scene.

The team behind Tanzie’s opens Nudi Blue at 2049 San Pablo Ave on April 9, serving Chiang Mai teas and creative high‑tea sets by day and a planned raw seafood bar at night.

Court filings say a 21-year-old Hercules man has been charged in the Dec. 21 shooting outside a Telegraph Avenue club that left a patron shot five times; a plea is set for April 9.

Most recorded crimes in San Francisco are down sharply this year — but homicides have climbed to 14, largely gun‑related. Officials point to concentrated incidents and rapid casework.

An 18-year-old was shot early Saturday near 17th and Broadway in Oakland and is in stable condition. Police say the suspected shooter fled and a man was arrested after allegedly punching an officer.

A woman was found shot outside a Porter Street home early Saturday; Vallejo police say detectives are investigating and have activated outreach teams.