Four Santa Rosa teens were arrested after an alleged June 19 theft at the Petaluma Target; officers recovered the items and booked three into juvenile hall.

Weeks-long south swell stripped sand from beaches from San Clemente to Santa Cruz, exposing rock, collapsing bluffs and prompting emergency coastal work.

Muni trains near Civic Center slowed after SFMTA said controllers were checking the trackway following a report of an intruder. Expect delays through the Market Street subway.

California's new AI‑unemployment tracker finds no statewide surge, but college‑educated, highly AI‑exposed Bay Area tech workers have seen unemployment claims climb sharply.

San Francisco rolled Copilot out to 30,000 city workers, but adoption is wildly uneven: a few superusers account for much of the activity while many staff barely use it. The gap is forcing new rules and a city AI roadmap.

The Sonoma County Board approved Dr. Mia Shim as the county health officer, effective Wednesday. Shim joins from Seattle public health with nearly 20 years of experience.

Cool, cloudy mornings give way to gusty afternoons. A Beach Hazards Statement and Coastal Flood Advisory warn of sneaker waves and minor tide flooding July 9–16.

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Vancouver. Ruben Vargas converted the winner as Gregor Kobel produced key saves in the shootout.

Industry data shows San Francisco hotels earn much of their revenue from Monday–Wednesday corporate bookings, with conventions and tech travel driving midweek rates.

Two brothers are in court over millions tied to a Palo Alto ketamine clinic, trading accusations of overbilling, improper spending and disputed profit-sharing. The dispute resurfaced in Santa Clara court this week as judges consider scheduling moves.

Bay Area-built FireSat satellites launched Tuesday, promising higher-resolution wildfire detection and faster alerts for firefighters.

Waymo alerted San Mateo police after two 15-year-olds were reported drinking and firing Orbeez from inside a robotaxi; officers detained the teens and released video.

Thermo Fisher says the RapidINTEL Plus cartridge is now NDIS‑approved for qualifying crime‑scene samples, letting rapid DNA profiles be searched in CODIS when labs meet FBI standards.