Cool, foggy mornings give way to breezy afternoons. A Beach Hazards Statement through Friday warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

Crews have started tearing down buildings at the long‑disputed Permanente cement plant near Cupertino, the first visible phase of a decades‑long cleanup and reclamation effort.

A new SoMa bar opened near Oracle Park with a horseshoe bar, martini-forward cocktails and triple-cooked 'disco' fries that can be upgraded with Cajun beef gravy.

Anthropic has locked a 20‑year lease at TeraWulf’s Justified Data campus in Hawesville, KY, a deal TeraWulf projects will bring about $19B in contracted revenue and 401 MW of GPU power by 2028.

A Chestnut Hill–based group launched a free live wildfire map with address alerts as 2026's fire season intensifies.

Federal safety officials recalled CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes after finding lidocaine in packets that weren't child-resistant. Unopened packs can be returned for a refund.

Valencia Street turned into a sea of green on Sunday as Mexico supporters filled bars and patios across the Mission.

A rope failure sent six people down the Davenport Beach bluffs; crews used high‑angle rope systems to bring everyone to safety and one person is in critical condition.

Richmond officers recovered a loaded firearm, seized illegal fireworks and issued six citations after large Fourth of July street gatherings blocked roadways.

Caltrain approved a consulting deal tied to a deputy post worth up to $1.4M, prompting questions about hiring and oversight as the agency faces major budget shortfalls.

Redwood City’s Pal Center turns 30 as the city secures a $4.5M Prop. 64 grant to expand youth prevention, diversion and community wellness programs. The funding will back a police‑partnered diversion plan and evaluation by Stanford.

The state high court will decide whether electronic recordings can create official transcripts in many civil cases, a move that could restore appeals for millions. The ruling will affect family, probate and civil hearings across California.

An unoccupied Waymo robotaxi ignited after driving over a small firework near the 1200 block of Connecticut Street; no injuries were reported and crews removed the vehicle.