A UNSW‑led review published in Carcinogenesis finds e‑cigarettes "likely" carcinogenic; U.S. health agencies and experts are weighing the evidence.

Concord police warn of rising vehicle break‑ins and home burglaries; thieves are focusing on Hondas and work trucks. Officials urge residents to secure vehicles and report tips.

Three men were killed when a car plunged off a cliff near Highway 9 in Saratoga Monday night; crews reached the scene after a 9:30 p.m. call and the road was closed as investigators worked.

Crews responded to a brush fire near Arastradero Road and Caballo Lane in Palo Alto; several acres burned and crews reported a slow rate of spread.

A wine bar and Vietnamese kitchen share a pink, disco‑friendly storefront in Mission‑Bernal, combining approachable bottles with playful plates and an affordable tasting menu.

Two people were hoisted from cliffs near the Golden Gate Bridge and cleared by paramedics; park rangers said they may be fined for going off posted trails.

Andrew Farago, curator at the Cartoon Art Museum, was arrested after a guest found a hidden phone recording in a Berkeley bathroom during a May 23 party. Police say they recovered video and seized electronic devices as part of the investigation.

Lime leased roughly 29,000 square feet at 444 Townsend in SoMa to serve as its new San Francisco headquarters as the company prepares for a Nasdaq IPO.

A viral video shows an SUV driving across Dolores Park's grassy slope Friday evening. SFPD is investigating and asking the public for tips and footage.

Mayor Daniel Lurie raised $7M in private donations to repair 63 nonprofit‑run supportive‑housing buildings as city capital dollars tighten.

USF and two former coaches have asked a federal judge to sanction seven players in a long-running lawsuit, accusing some plaintiffs of false statements as discovery intensifies.

Cool, foggy coast Tuesday with highs near 66°F inland. NWS warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents through Wednesday; avoid jetties and the surf.

Vine Hospitality informed staff on June 22, 2026, that Left Bank, LB Steak and Meso Modern Mediterranean will close across the Bay Area. Santana Row's dining scene is expected to be hit especially hard.