An early‑morning collision on Dunaweal Lane near Silverado Trail killed a bicyclist and closed the road while investigators processed the scene.

Three former OpenAI Stargate leaders are joining Meta as the company rolls out Muse Spark and hikes infrastructure spending.

A student‑led bargaining session at SF State on April 8 ended with organizers declaring victory — administrators agreed to engage a five‑point demand list that includes AI rules, housing fixes and protections for undocumented students.

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Japantown April 11–12 with performances, vendors and big crowds. Expect street closures and a reroute of the 2 Sutter line.

Assemblymember Diane Papan’s bill would let San Mateo cities bar under‑12 riders from Class 1 and 2 e‑bikes, pairing warnings and small fines with required data reporting. The move follows local crashes and a county safety forum.

An AI named Luna built and now runs a Cow Hollow storefront, picking stock, hiring a human and taking phone orders.

Cristian Diaz‑Villatoro pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl and meth; prosecutors say searches turned up kilo‑scale fentanyl and phone records tied him to Tenderloin sales.

Thong Vang died March 1 at Mule Creek State Prison while serving 112 years to life for the 2016 Fresno County Jail lobby shooting.

North Berkeley’s senior center shut down after rats were found in the ceiling, forcing meals and programs to move while pest crews work to clear the building.

Showers and thunderstorms arrive Saturday with gusty southerly winds. Expect a soaking Saturday night and Small Craft Advisories for nearby waters.

A Yale analysis of HRS data found nearly half of adults 65+ improved in memory or walking speed over up to 12 years, and positive views on aging predicted those gains.

An Apple AirTag helped San Mateo officers find a covered Mercedes and recover stolen property. One person was booked and another cited.

A Waymo robotaxi was struck in the Outer Sunset Friday night; witnesses say the other driver ran and two riders requested medical checks.