Pinole's council voted 4‑0 to hire Naomi Kelly as city manager starting July 1, picking a former San Francisco administrator despite questions about ties to a 2023 corruption case.

Gusty southwest winds and patchy drizzle will keep the coast cool on Thursday. NWS warns sneaker waves and strong rip currents through June 21.

Palo Alto approved a two‑year side letter allowing cash bonuses, extra vacation and relocation aid to recruit experienced officers. Officials say the perks will be paid from police salary savings.

California is waiving the $50 Historian Passport fee for a limited time, offering free entry to more than 30 state historic parks from Juneteenth through the end of 2026.

A Marin County driver was arrested after a bullet‑riddled car fled deputies over the Golden Gate Bridge. Authorities recovered a loaded handgun and are seeking tips.

A modern Pacific Heights home with sweeping Golden Gate views and a landscaped roof deck lists for $19.9M. The five-bedroom residence pairs trophy finishes with tech-forward systems.

A Marina couple says landlords hiked their rent from $14,000 to $24,000 after they announced a pregnancy; the family has sued, alleging the increase was meant to push them out.

SFUSD kept its 'off‑and‑away' phone rule and ordered a months‑long, stakeholder‑driven review. A January 2027 vote could reshape device rules before a fall 2027 rollout.

Shabu Shack will close its South San Francisco restaurant on Monday, June 22, removing the chain’s only Bay Area location. The shutdown was announced on social media and reported locally.

Funky Elephant’s Mission outpost will close this Sunday; the Berkeley original will remain open for now. Owners urged gift‑card holders to redeem before the final service.

Enliven Therapeutics has moved its headquarters to Burlingame and priced an upsized public offering of about $400M as it prepares ELVN‑001 for a Phase 3 CML trial.

The Midtown lot at 3191 Middlefield is listed for $12M and marketed as mixed‑use. City officials are pressing for street‑level shops, not just apartments.

A 26-year-old was arrested after witnesses say he set small fires beneath the US-101 overpass in San Rafael; the blazes caused minor damage but no injuries.