Single‑family medians in San Mateo County climbed near $2.2M while condo prices dipped to roughly $825K, driven by tight supply, tech wealth and rising HOA costs.

Mayor Javier Lopez admitted using AI to "lighten" a cleanup photo after residents and a councilmember who visited the site found debris still present. The post has raised transparency concerns.

Supervisors may authorize a $13M Burlingame purchase to fold detox and the Pride Center into a county-run campus; the May 5 agenda also covers e-bikes, a sales-tax question and charter tweaks.

Redwood City is weighing a pilot that would let patrons carry drinks on the 200 block of Broadway. Staff say a managed pilot could begin as early as June 10, 2026.

Alameda has opened Arnold’s Place, a 50‑bed medical respite program at the Alameda Wellness Campus to help unhoused residents recover and connect to care and housing.

Three Bay Area men face felony charges after undercover officers say they posed as a 13‑year‑old online and arranged meetups in Newark. Police say phones were seized and are asking for tips.

Xavier Becerra told California doctors he isn’t pushing single‑payer right now as the California Medical Association endorsed him. The move reshapes the health‑care fight in the governor’s race.

The East Bay compound where Steph Curry once lived is back on the market with resort-style grounds and a $10.5 million asking price.

PacifiCorp joined CAISO’s new Extended Day‑Ahead Market on May 1, a move the utility says could cut costs and boost reliability for Oregon customers.

Danville-born Chris Wondolowski was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame after a 17-year MLS career and 171 goals.

A $7 million Crossword Xtreme scratcher was sold at Mission Grocery & Liquor in San Francisco’s Mission District; the winner has not yet claimed the prize.

Sneaker waves and strong rip currents threaten Pacific-facing beaches through Sunday night. San Francisco stays cool and mostly cloudy with highs near 64°F.

UCSF Birth Center nurses say chronic understaffing and leadership turnover are delaying care, diverting labors and stretching staff to the breaking point.