A 45-year-old was arrested after deputies say he demanded cash from a San Carlos bank teller; the sheriff says the case will be referred to the FBI for review.

Nine women held at County Jail No. 2 say sunless cells, plumbing failures and poor food have made them sick and filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city. Plaintiffs seek damages and court orders to expand sunlight, exercise and medical oversight.

Rooftop equipment that failed city noise tests has stalled the long‑awaited Jollibee at 934 Market Street. Complex permitting and interagency reviews have stretched the timeline.

A Santa Rosa maker and national data show small Bay Area firms are pausing hiring as investor caution and new benefit work rules collide.

Planet Labs has expanded its SoMa manufacturing footprint and is ramping Pelican satellite production as government contracts and a new Berlin factory accelerate demand.

Multi‑agency crews pulled a person from rising surf near Bonny Doon — the fifth ocean rescue in about a month along a one‑mile stretch from Yellow Bank to Bonny Doon Beach.

Elon Musk will speak virtually to ASML employees about his Terafab chip plan as SpaceX nears a blockbuster IPO. The closed-door talk puts ASML at the center of chip‑supply questions.

San Mateo County deputies say CSAM found at a hotel led to a multi‑state probe and the arrest of an Arizona man. Investigators say thousands of images were uncovered.

Bryce Eldridge's walk-off grand slam completed a 10-run, two-inning rally as the Giants stunned the Nationals 11-10 at Oracle Park.

San Francisco just posted the fewest tents and RVs on its streets since the city started counting — and the mayor is taking a victory lap. The numbers are real, but what they leave out is the part nobody put on a podium graphic.

City officials unveiled a preservation package that could add about 2,500 landmarks over five years, pairing staff, funding and tech upgrades to speed designations.

A major international trial found a genomic test can identify many patients with hormone‑sensitive breast cancer who may not need chemotherapy, reducing exposure to toxic side effects.

A settlement with the Housing Action Coalition would have Lafayette evaluate rezonings across roughly 130 acres along Mt. Diablo Boulevard and cover roughly $120,000 in attorney fees. The city must consider the changes by year‑end.