Visa says AI-enabled impersonation and deepfakes drove nearly $1B in scam-related payments in H2 2025 and warns banks and regulators to act.

A wildfire called the Zot Fire was reported Tuesday in Siskiyou County on federal land. Initial updates list unknown containment and officials cite an interagency listing.

Huckberry will open its first San Francisco store at 425 Hayes St. in Hayes Valley, taking over the former Allbirds flagship and promising a curated, community-focused shop.

A 19‑year study of more than 20,000 people found reading, puzzles or desk work while seated was linked with a modestly lower dementia risk compared with watching TV. The results suggest small swaps — an hour of TV for a book — could add up over decades.

Surveillance footage shows a lithium‑ion battery igniting inside a Roseville trash truck; officials warn residents to recycle batteries and schedule HHW pickup.

Redwood City police are searching for a driver after a white truck struck and killed a 72‑year‑old woman late Sunday night. Investigators ask witnesses to call (650) 780‑7100.

Rough surf and strong rip currents will impact west-facing beaches through May 27; slight chance of light rain tonight with highs near 65°F.

Vermont capped ticket resale markups at 110% after advocacy from Noah Kahan and venue groups. The law bans speculative listings and gives the attorney general enforcement powers.

A friends-run brunch spot, Pretti Platters soft-opened on Sir Francis Drake with a coastal French‑American menu and a 49‑seat dining room.

County inspectors found glassy‑winged sharpshooters on grapevines sold at Costco; officials warn buyers to isolate plants and contact county agricultural offices.

Gilead’s Hepcludex won FDA accelerated approval on May 22, 2026 — the first U.S. therapy for chronic hepatitis D — as Mirum and Vir push rival candidates toward late‑stage results.

Crews have begun replacing the Newell Road bridge over San Francisquito Creek — the first step in the Reach 2 flood‑protection plan aimed at reducing storm risk for local neighborhoods.

A 22-year-old Tracy man died after a multi-vehicle crash left one car ablaze near Tracy Boulevard and Grant Line Road; two others were hospitalized and police are investigating.