Bay Area chefs and bars scored eight finalist nods in the James Beard Awards, from Quince to Sun Moon Studio and Smuggler’s Cove.

San Francisco nonprofit Urban Alchemy’s shelter model has split opinion after it took over Santa Fe’s Pete’s Place; city invoices and reports are now prompting closer scrutiny.

An independent investigator found a CCSF union leader violated anti‑harassment policies after a recorded, expletive‑filled tirade that targeted a Jewish instructor.

Nvidia has put $2 billion into Marvell and inked a partnership to fold the Santa Clara chipmaker into its NVLink Fusion and silicon‑photonics roadmap. The move accelerates optical interconnects for large AI clusters.

More than 25,000 frozen pizzas and focaccia were recalled after metal fragments were found in slow‑roasted tomatoes.

The 19-year-old hit the century mark with a three-point first period as the Sharks beat the Blues, becoming the third player in franchise history to reach 100 points.

Two Stockton rappers were hit with Alameda County weapons charges after investigators say a Glock seized in an Albany raid was tied to the shooting of DreamLlifeRizzy.

Contra Costa County Fire crews battled a two-alarm blaze in Pleasant Hill on March 30. Officials reported no injuries and investigators are on scene.

A Michelin‑starred veteran from One Market has taken over Hestan Napa’s kitchen, bringing fine‑dining chops back to downtown Napa. The move pairs seasonal menus with Hestan wines.

Super Duper Burgers opened in San Ramon at the Shops at Bishop Ranch, handing out free burgers to early visitors and serving Brandt Beef patties and Straus shakes.

Causwells debuts at Springline in Menlo Park on April 2 with a tableside martini cart, expanded cocktails and weekend brunch. The Marina favorite keeps its signature burger while stretching the menu.

Bedrock Robotics has leased the top two floors above Ross at 799 Market, taking roughly 35,000 sq ft after a big funding round — a notable downtown tech lease.

Glide’s new Tenderloin barbershop pairs free haircuts with counseling, housing help and overdose prevention aimed at older Black men.