Suspected Murder at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital: Patient Detained After Fatal Attack on Social Worker
A UCSF social worker was fatally injured by a patient at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The suspect is in custody and may face upgraded charges following the victim's death.
Bay Area Welcomes Mild Weather Boost, Tule Fog Challenges North and East Bay Visibility
The Bay Area forecast indicates mild weather with a rise in temperatures. Tule fog is affecting visibility in some areas. No precipitation is expected soon, and maritime conditions are generally stable.
Berkeley Teen Stabbed in Face With Pen Outside Berkeley High, Local Man Charged
Alameda County charged a man after a 14-year-old Berkeley High student was stabbed in the face with a pen near MLK Jr. Way; the suspect is in custody at Santa Rita Jail.
San Jose Widow Says Facebook ‘Romeo’ Suckered Her in Nearly $1M Crypto Scam
A San Jose widow says she wired about $972,000 to an online suitor who promised crypto gains; ChatGPT later warned her it was a scam. The case highlights romance-to-crypto fraud tactics.
S.F.'s New Sophie Maxwell Pads Throw Lifeline to City's Squeezed Middle
San Francisco cut the ribbon on the Sophie Maxwell Building, a 105‑unit workforce housing project at the Potrero Power Station. Officials say its financing could be a model for middle‑income housing.
Vacaville Cops Deploy Infrared Drone and K9 Rooster to Corner Alleged Gunman by I-505
Vacaville police used a drone and K9 to arrest a 21-year-old who allegedly tossed a loaded unserialized handgun onto a storage-unit roof; a 31‑round magazine was recovered.
Family Says Salinas Valley Guards Let Fatal Attack Happen, Then Let Graphic Video Spread Online
A family’s federal wrongful-death suit says prison staff failed to stop a brutal April attack at Salinas Valley State Prison — then footage of the killing showed up online.
Bay Area Welcomes Continued Dry Spell, Patchy Fog as NWS Predicts Warming Trend
Bay Area weather is stable with no rain expected for a week, mild temperature fluctuations, and persistent Tule fog affecting visibility. A warming trend is forecasted with high pressure over California.
Marina Residents Erupt Over Giant 25-Story Tower Plan for Beloved Safeway
The Marina's historic Safeway—a midcentury architectural gem and legendary singles hangout—could be demolished for a 25-story apartment tower that's uniting even pro-housing politicians in opposition. The fight's already drawing comparisons to the epic 2013 waterfront battle that killed the 8 Washington project.
Stanford Quantum Breakthrough Could Make Supercomputing Cheap Enough to Actually Use
A Stanford lab just cracked the problem that's been keeping quantum computers locked in energy-guzzling deep freezers. The room-temperature device could slash the enormous cooling costs that have made quantum computing impractical for all but the biggest tech players.
La Cheve Boss Cinthya Cisneros Unleashes Con Amor Tequila Den in Downtown Napa
La Cheve owner Cinthya Cisneros has opened Con Amor Botanas y Tequila on Main Street, pairing remixed La Cheve dishes with a tequila-forward bar and local murals.
Berkeley Diner’s ‘Warrant Only’ Window Sign Sets Off Buzz, Owners Dial it Back
A laminated window sign at Oceanview Diner on Fourth Street set off a neighborhood flap; worker-owners say it was meant to protect immigrant staff and have clarified the wording.












