After the Supreme Court limited state bans on conversion therapy, California senators introduced SB 934, which would create malpractice remedies and extend filing windows for survivors.

A restored 1948 Pacific Electric F‑line streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire engine at Embarcadero & Bay Street; no injuries were reported and service was briefly halted.

A 27‑unit downtown Oakland building at 316 12th St sold for roughly $8.1M, marking another East Bay multifamily sale at a steep discount.

Contra Costa County warns H.R. 1’s work and redetermination rules could put 1.4M Californians at risk of losing Medi‑Cal and strain local clinics.

San Jose-based Trinamix landed a "well-into-nine-figures" growth investment from AEA Elevate arranged by Lloyd Greif, keeping founders in place while funding Oracle‑cloud AI expansion.

Barnes & Noble has filed plans for a 19,200‑sqft bookstore at 20740 Stevens Creek Blvd in Cupertino. The project, part of a national expansion, is under city review.

Alameda County Fire crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 14000 block of Farnsworth Street in San Leandro; firefighters are actively working the scene.

The team behind Tanzie’s opens Nudi Blue at 2049 San Pablo Ave on April 9, serving Chiang Mai teas and creative high‑tea sets by day and a planned raw seafood bar at night.

Most recorded crimes in San Francisco are down sharply this year — but homicides have climbed to 14, largely gun‑related. Officials point to concentrated incidents and rapid casework.

A person was shot near Stonestown Galleria on April 4; the victim sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries and no arrests have been announced.

A woman was found shot outside a Porter Street home early Saturday; Vallejo police say detectives are investigating and have activated outreach teams.

Two projects will repave streets, replace utilities and add protected bike lanes in Coffey Park and Rincon Valley. Contracts are in place and work starts this spring.

A pallet fire at San Francisco International Airport sent thick smoke into the sky Friday and briefly paused AirTrain Blue Line service while crews contained the blaze. No injuries were reported.