USA Properties Fund paid $11.5M for a Centerville parcel that will fund Centerville Plaza — planned as a 290‑unit, 100% affordable development with phased financing.

Google co‑founder Sergey Brin donated $500,000 to oppose Proposition D, joining business money in a high‑stakes San Francisco fight over an "overpaid CEO" tax.

Police arrested a suspect in a 2024 Mission District homicide; new reporting says searches recovered firearms and ammunition.

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado filed a motion asking city staff to study whether regulated entertainment zones could revive downtown commerce while protecting residents and workers.

Ex‑Meta employees say the company’s May 20 restructuring won’t be the last. Workers describe relief, frayed morale and rumors of further cuts even after leadership’s memo.

A 21‑acre Alamo compound known as Fieldhaven sold for $21.5M this month, approaching a county record. The sale highlights renewed demand for private Bay Area estates.

BART adjusted parking fees at seven Bay Area stations — a steep jump at West Oakland stands out — as the agency leans on demand‑based pricing amid a budget crunch.

Volunteer testing found Linda Mar Beach exceeded health limits in 72% of 2025 samples, putting the Pacifica surf spot on Surfrider’s ‘hot spots’ list.

A Facebook reel shows a neighbor praising San José's 'accountability' as Mayor Matt Mahan restates his pitch to bring that approach to Sacramento.

Intuit will cut about 17% of its global staff — roughly 3,000 jobs — saying the move will simplify operations and speed its push into AI. The reductions include office closures and a July 31 exit date for affected U.S. staff.

Seven Bay Area restaurants — from Vicinity in Los Gatos to Popoca in Oakland — were added to the Michelin Guide California list this year. The mix spans tasting menus and neighborhood favorites.

A fire at a Hayward convalescent home sent 18 residents outside Tuesday; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Officer Brian Jimenez-Gomez, 25, was booked and charged with one felony count of possessing child sexual abuse material; the DA says there are no known local victims.