Caltrain approved a consulting deal tied to a deputy post worth up to $1.4M, prompting questions about hiring and oversight as the agency faces major budget shortfalls.

The state high court will decide whether electronic recordings can create official transcripts in many civil cases, a move that could restore appeals for millions. The ruling will affect family, probate and civil hearings across California.

Paul Pelosi, 86, is under investigation after his convertible struck a parked car in Yountville on Friday; authorities say no DUI is suspected and prosecutors will review the case.

Truebeck was chosen to build UCSF’s new Bakar Ear & Hearing Institute in Mission Bay — a five‑story, 150,000‑square‑foot facility combining research, imaging and clinical care.

Pacifica police said drone patrols and extra squads are hunting illegal fireworks after neighbors reported loud booms that terrify pets and raise fire risk.

Two people were shot late Thursday near Bancroft and 77th in East Oakland; police say both are stable and are asking the public for video or tips.

Planning commissioners advanced a revised plan to turn the 1933 Franklin Station post office into a 120-room hotel and a second building of for-sale units while preserving the historic façade. Parking and seismic costs remain central concerns.

Santa Rosa’s council approved a $575.9M FY 2026‑27 budget that leans on one‑time reserves and trims staff while warning of possible cuts to police, fire and parks.

Barbara Groom has listed Eureka's Lost Coast Brewery for sale as she retires at 80, putting a 75,000‑sq‑ft production plant and downtown brewpub on the market.

Cranes and semitrucks are stacking finished apartment modules at 112 Vera Ave., accelerating a seven‑story, roughly 176‑unit affordable housing project in Redwood City. The factory-built approach is shaving months off a typical timeline.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to sunny afternoons as San Jose tops out near 84°F today. Offshore small‑craft conditions keep the coast cooler.

Sonoma County’s certified assessment roll hit $131.7 billion on July 2, 2026, widening the tax base that supports schools and local services.

Paso Robles detectives say Ernesto Noriega Cisneros was arrested in northwest Fresno after being identified in bank surveillance. He was booked on suspicion of robbery and for a supervision violation.