DEA San Francisco warns counterfeit pills containing cychlorphine — a potent new synthetic opioid — have been spotted locally. Officials urge naloxone and caution.

Patchy fog this morning clears to sun and a high near 71°F. Light drizzle likely this weekend.

Mountain View's council put a Terra Bella bikeway on hold, citing staff shortages and business concerns; critics warn the move could displace RV residents as new housing arrives.

Mayor Matt Mahan reposted a KRON4 'poll' claiming a debate-driven surge to 46%, but scientific polls and local reporting still place him in the single digits. The race remains unsettled.

Attorney General Rob Bonta says testing older sexual‑assault kits helped solve multi‑jurisdiction cold cases and led to an arrest. He’s urging agencies to audit and report untested kits before July 1, 2026.

San Jose police arrested four men they say used sledgehammers in a Jan. 11 mall smash-and-grab, recovering watches and other evidence as the investigation continues.

An inmate at Monterey County Jail was found unresponsive April 22 and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Authorities have requested a coroner's exam and opened an investigation.

Morgan Hill is adding hundreds of new homes, but residents are clashing over parking, height and amenities as state rules speed approvals.

A stolen UPS truck led to an early‑morning standoff with Fremont police near Auto Mall Parkway, drawing SWAT negotiators and road closures.

Organizers submitted thousands of signatures to put the Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance on Redwood City’s November ballot, promising lower rent hikes, relocation pay and a city‑run rent program.

Rep. Sam Liccardo’s "Save Willy Act" would create a Coast Guard "whale desk" and fund real‑time monitoring after a surge in whale deaths in the Bay. The measure pairs federal coordination with new state speed rules for ships.

Patchy fog this Thursday morning clears to sunshine and a warm afternoon in San Jose; small‑craft advisories affect Monterey Bay this afternoon.

San Jose accepted a $1.323M PATH CITED grant and an equal city match to help shelter providers bill Medi‑Cal, launching a pilot at tiny‑home villages to reduce operating costs. Officials say the change could save the city millions annually.