The San Mateo Planning Commission recommended approval for Bespoke, a mixed‑use project at the former Talbot’s block that includes 71 affordable units and a major office building.

Antioch police say 115 auto burglaries have been reported this year — a roughly 70% jump — as thieves zero in on work trucks and tools. Several victims report lost income and stepped-up patrols are underway.

Bay Club paid about $65M to buy the three parcels that make up its North Waterfront campus, turning its 1977 flagship into an owned property. The purchase is being framed as a vote of confidence in downtown recovery.

A viral video from the Tenderloin shows dozens slumped near 7th and Market, reviving debate over San Francisco's overdose crisis.

The California Supreme Court ruled judges must weigh a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, a decision prompted by a San Mateo case over a $7 cheeseburger.

Vallejo police unveiled a draft overhaul to its personnel-complaint policy at a town hall, including a new public portal, multilingual forms and anti‑retaliation protections.

NWS warns sneaker waves and strong rip currents on Pacific beaches this weekend. Avoid jetties and the water while the swell is up.

President Trump signed an order directing Treasury to build TrumpIRA.gov to help workers without employer plans access the Saver’s Match beginning January 2027.

In this edition, a new romance bookstore, dog grooming business, and campaign office open, while a cafe expands its hours and menu, and the Castro gets a fancy new trash can.

A Pac Heights Georgian Colonial at 2830 Pacific closed at $27.5M on April 27 — the full asking price — after more than a year on and off the market.

San Francisco’s Pacific Café — known for free wine pours and classic seafood — is up for sale for $195,000 as owners plan to retire. Locals worry the neighborhood institution could close if no buyer steps in.

SFPD posted video showing spike strips used to stop a dangerous pursuit in San Francisco. The driver was arrested and taken into custody without further incident.

The 2026 draft trims route and promises earlier Central Valley service, but it also lists a new $126B to $231B price range. Lawmakers and federal officials are skeptical.