The Bay Area will inherit an outsized share of California’s coming intergenerational wealth — but most of it is home equity, not cash, and taxes, care costs and scams will shape how that money actually helps families.

Gov. Newsom defended Medi‑Cal’s use of funds for housing and food as Republicans accused the state of fraud. Federal scrutiny and budget moves now put some social supports at risk.

A 37-year-old man was shot in the leg while driving through East Oakland Monday night. Police say he was taken to a hospital in stable condition and are investigating.

Twenty-six former Meta employees allege internal AI tools and tracking data disproportionately flagged staff on medical leave during the company’s mass layoffs and are asking a court to pause the separations.

A San Jose law firm is expanding downtown with a 10‑year, roughly 43,400‑sq‑ft lease at Ten Almaden, a notable commitment amid high vacancy.

Santa Clara police say an adult woman was assaulted at Carmichael Park Monday and are asking residents and businesses to check cameras for leads. Tips can go to Detective Sgt. Ogg or the department tip lines.

A 4-year-old died at Salt Point State Park after being struck by a motor home at a campground. CHP and park crews freed the child and airlifted her to Oakland before she later died.

Illegal fireworks damaged newly renovated basketball courts at Plata Arroyo Park, forcing a postponed ribbon-cutting while city crews assess repairs.

Organizers accused SFPD of failing to protect Trans March participants and of using excessive force; they met with Mayor Daniel Lurie as watchdogs and supervisors pressed for answers.

Sweet Joanna’s Cafe at USF’s downtown campus faces possible closure after the university told the owner it will not renew the lease. The owner says a call from the university president left him cautiously hopeful.

Mountain View advanced a roughly $24.8M concept to add protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks and traffic-calming at the Middlefield/SR‑237 interchange. Council action moves the project toward final design and a multi‑year build schedule.

San José approved a $764,000 community paramedicine pilot to train firefighter‑paramedics to divert frequent 911 callers to care instead of the ER. The small team could hit the streets this fall if state sign‑off arrives.

Neighbors and experts say Google's Meadow Point proposal reads like a data center; Google and city officials say it's R&D and the permit is under review.