A ConsumerAffairs ranking puts Sacramento No. 8 among large-city housing markets, citing limited listings and rising prices that favor sellers.

Heidi Barrett has opened La Sirena’s first public tasting room in Calistoga, pairing small-production wines with a gallery of her paintings.

Longtime Castro day spa Always Tan Skin & Body (550B Castro Street) has abruptly shuttered after more than 45 years in business in the Castro.

A 22‑year‑old S.F. State graduate was killed after a bullet tore through a Sunset District wall; her boyfriend, a former White House staffer, says it was an accident while family members disagree.

Newsom’s budget would let SAF producers offset diesel excise taxes, risking hundreds of millions in road funding and drawing sharp critiques over costs and local impacts.

Deadmau5, Nero and Nelly headline two Midway block‑party nights over Fourth of July weekend. Presales start April 8 and the series runs through Halloween.

San Francisco approved a $6.5M bridge loan for the zoo, but the cash comes with quarterly reporting, a five‑year plan and a 2027 accreditation deadline. City Hall says the aid is time‑bound, not open‑ended.

Solano County K‑9 Ty was stabbed during an I‑80 car chase, treated at UC Davis and is now recovering at home after surgery.

At a Sacramento town hall, Rep. Eric Swalwell denied viral claims he had affairs with staffers and his campaign called the posts false as the June primary approaches.

A naked man armed with a shotgun was arrested at Tesla’s West Berkeley service center; police say no one was hurt and a search turned up evidence of shots fired.

The century‑old Huntington Hotel reopened in March after a major remodel, bringing back The Big Four, a three‑level Nob Hill Spa and 143 refreshed rooms.

Sunshine and highs near 71°F Wednesday; rain likely Thursday night with showers and thunderstorms most likely Friday–Sunday.

Stern Grove Festival returns June 14 for its 89th season, closing with Public Enemy and Al Green. Free Sunday shows run through mid-August; tickets are distributed via a lottery.