San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan considers run for California governor
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who has increasingly waded into statewide issues in recent years, is reconsidering his…
Suspect arrested in Caltrain copper wire theft in South San Francisco
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper…
California’s moving van outflow slowed in 2025 – The Mercury News
 California van moves, average shares of 3 companies. (Graphic by Flourish) One yardstick of California’s popularity as…
How Newsom aims to close California’s $2.9 billion budget shortfall
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released his annual budget proposal to close the state’s projected $2.9 billion shortfall…
Bay Area and California rebound with job gains after months of losses
The Bay Area and California both had robust job gains in November 2025 that represented rebounds from months…
California confirms first measles case for 2026 in San Mateo County as vaccination debates continue
Barely more than a week into the new year, the California Department of Public Health confirmed its first…
California confirms first measles case for 2026 in San Mateo County
Barely more than a week into the new year, the California Department of Public Health confirmed its first…
7 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend
From a star jazz pianist in Walnut Creek to new shows at Santa Clara’s Triton Museum of Art…
Bay Area homicides 2026: Map and details
The map above shows approximate locations of homicides reported in 2026 in the counties of Santa Clara, San…
New Bay Area restaurants in 2026: 11 we’re excited about
You have to hand it to the Bay Area’s resilient restaurant industry. Despite increases in every budget category,…
PG&E substation fires in Bay Area followed safety violations flagged by state inspectors
Two recent fires at PG&E substations cut power to thousands, drew condemnation from members of Congress, and spotlighted…
Bay Area and California rebound with job gains after months of losses
The Bay Area and California both had robust job gains in November 2025 that represented rebounds from months…