A Vallejo woman on a scooter died after falling into traffic on Sonoma Boulevard. Vallejo police say the driver stayed and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Los Angeles and state officials say General Motors will pay $12.75M and delete OnStar driving records after allegations it sold subscribers' location and driving data.

Undercover buys by Napa detectives and state health officials found kratom and concentrated 7‑OH products on sale at three local smoke shops; misdemeanor referrals are planned.

A retired BART car was craned onto B Street and will be the centerpiece of Arthur Mac’s Big Snack in downtown Hayward. The complex move pushed costs upward and the location is slated to open this fall.

Steph Curry and Davidson College will award 5–10 full‑ride Curry Scholars to Bay Area students, with applications due Sept. 21, 2026 and the first class arriving in fall 2027.

Hayward officers responding to a trespassing complaint recognized two people tied to a Feb. 3 Fremont killing; both were booked on suspicion of homicide at Santa Rita Jail.

BART announced a bus-to-BART transfer discount but warns riders must use the same card or device to tap in and out or face a $7.55 penalty. Practical tips inside.

San Francisco’s Parker Institute is reorganizing to move more research toward companies and patients, adding senior marketing and communications hires under CEO Karen Knudsen.

A convicted child molester who posted $1M bail after a guilty verdict vanished after being tracked to San Francisco, authorities say. The case has sparked outrage from the victim’s family and the county DA.

Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted DMs on May 8, 2026. Users with encrypted chats should download important messages and media now.

USCIS has added medical physicians to a narrow list that may resume processing, giving some hospitals relief while thousands of other applicants stay on hold. The pause still blocks researchers and entrepreneurs from dozens of countries.

A new Global Initiative analysis finds Facebook hosts the bulk of online illegal wildlife listings, with tens of thousands of ads and calls for enforceable oversight.

Tipping Point Community announced a pivot to reskill low-income workers for an AI-driven economy at its May 8 gala, drawing a $25M pledge from John and Sue Sobrato. The move pairs new tech partnerships with workforce pilots.