Fraud rings are using stolen identities and AI to enroll "ghost students," siphoning federal aid and filling classes; new federal ID checks and vendor tools aim to stop it.

A two‑story West Lane home in Angwin was nearly destroyed in an early‑morning blaze; Cal Fire says the cause is under investigation and no injuries were reported.

An SFPD officer was injured after being struck by a suspect's vehicle in Oakland during an attempted arrest by the CVRT. The suspect was later apprehended.

San Francisco Police arrested Evan Perez Villanueva for a homicide in the Mission District, securing a shotgun from his vehicle during the arrest. The investigation continues with the SFPD seeking more information.

San José police arrested a 20‑year‑old accused of making and distributing roughly 1,700 machine‑gun conversion devices; searches recovered firearms and manufacturing materials.

The National Weather Service San Francisco forecasts warm, dry weather with minor coastal flooding possible later in the week. Beachgoers are warned of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

A multiyear renewal keeps the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco for three more years, giving downtown hotels and retailers planning certainty.

UCSF is modernizing its Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland campus: a three‑story support building is wrapping up and a seven‑story hospital tower is moving into full construction phases. The program includes more beds, a NICU, a larger emergency department and a new parking garage.

A 2026 Zillow-based ranking finds multiple Bay Area ZIP codes among the nation's 50 most expensive for renters; Water Mill tops the list at nearly $96k/month.

A new state portal lists 19 surplus properties and simplifies proposals to speed conversion of state buildings into housing and businesses.

A new venture called Emberpoint pairs Lockheed Martin aerospace tech, PG&E data and Salesforce AI to speed wildfire detection and response.

Veteran chef Danny Stoller returns with Petit Américain at Mägo in Oakland, serving a 36‑hour French dip and a $55 four‑course prix‑fixe.

A jury found Irvin Hernandez-Flores guilty in the 2022 Bayview double murder, the San Francisco District Attorney announced. The DA linked to a press release with trial details.