Mayor Daniel Lurie pointed to a Marina bar's quick permit win as proof PermitSF reforms are easing red tape for small businesses. The example shows how faster approvals can quickly add outdoor seats.

The Richmond Caspers on Macdonald Avenue will close after a sale; the storefront is expected to reopen as Corky's Famous Hot Dogs on May 16, 2026.

Google agreed to a proposed $50 million settlement in a class action alleging systemic racial bias against Black employees; the deal pairs cash with pay‑equity measures. A final fairness hearing was scheduled for Thursday.

Kairos has put its 10-story Financial District tower at 550 Kearny back on the market, with the offering priced at nearly twice what it paid for the loan in May 2024.

Nosh Corner has opened at 2655 Broadway in Redwood City, replacing Ike’s Lair with a menu of sandwiches, matcha drinks and milk teas.

A FAA ground delay program tied to low cloud ceilings throttled San Francisco International on Friday, producing widespread delays and disrupting hundreds of flights.

A welfare check at the San Leandro Marina ended in a fatal police shooting Friday; three officers have been placed on leave as investigators open probes.

San Jose's El Halal Amigos lands a Food Network feature — Guy Fieri sampled the barbacoa and chile relleno burritos and a recipe is now online.

A Vallejo woman on a scooter died after falling into traffic on Sonoma Boulevard. Vallejo police say the driver stayed and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Los Angeles and state officials say General Motors will pay $12.75M and delete OnStar driving records after allegations it sold subscribers' location and driving data.

Undercover buys by Napa detectives and state health officials found kratom and concentrated 7‑OH products on sale at three local smoke shops; misdemeanor referrals are planned.

A retired BART car was craned onto B Street and will be the centerpiece of Arthur Mac’s Big Snack in downtown Hayward. The complex move pushed costs upward and the location is slated to open this fall.

Steph Curry and Davidson College will award 5–10 full‑ride Curry Scholars to Bay Area students, with applications due Sept. 21, 2026 and the first class arriving in fall 2027.