A jury convicted Vivian Gomez of involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license in the 2023 Burlingame death of Christina Gourkani. Sentencing is set for May 5, 2026.

OpenAI’s nonprofit says it will grant $1 billion next year for health research and programs to blunt AI’s social impacts. The pledge ramps up a broader $25 billion plan and draws scrutiny over governance.

Major music publishers asked a San Jose federal judge to rule that Anthropic infringed copyrights by using song lyrics to train its Claude chatbot.

A Tiburon bookkeeper has been charged with allegedly siphoning more than $1 million from a San Francisco family business; a preliminary hearing is set for March 30.

BART's X reply called Milpitas "a new station," but the stop opened June 13, 2020 as part of the Berryessa extension. Riders and local outlets quickly corrected the record.

Jake's Cafe & Catering in Livermore closed on March 23 after 12 years. Owner Jake Palmer cited health reasons and handed out free farewell breakfast burritos.

A South San Francisco Shell station posted $6.89 per gallon as statewide averages climbed above $5.80. California’s fuel watchdog is monitoring outlier pumps and urging consumers to compare prices.

HazMat crews responded to an organophosphate spill on Bisso Lane in Concord; two people were treated for moderate exposure.

A bright new brunch spot on East Washington mixes Champagne pancakes, global omelets and a selfie‑ready interior from chef Debra Cargile.

Ben Gongora has sued Napa Valley Unified after his dismissal over a disputed 2025 game, asking to clear his name and be reinstated. The petition seeks removal of 'assault' references from his personnel file.

Crews are set to start the long‑planned SMART extension into Healdsburg, but differing cost estimates and lingering funding gaps have locals and critics on edge.

Shiok Singapore Kitchen is returning to downtown Menlo Park in a newly built 2,700-square-foot space after a months-long search for a stable storefront. The family invested roughly $100,000 in the fit-out.

After 25 seasons in Moraga, Randy Bennett is set to coach at Arizona State, ending a defining run at Saint Mary’s and reshaping both programs. The Gaels now face a quick leadership transition.