Alameda County transferred a tax-defaulted MacArthur Blvd lot to the Black Cultural Zone for $10. BCZ says it will launch community programming and prep the site for future affordable housing.

MidPen wants to replace the shuttered bank at 295 S. Mathilda with about 110 mostly‑affordable apartments; the plan reserves about 25% of homes for people exiting homelessness.

An Oakland trainer has been charged with 21 felony counts alleging child sexual abuse; investigators say evidence seized from his phone includes explicit images and messages. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 2026.

Rescue boats swarmed Alcatraz waters after an apparent boat fire Tuesday; early footage shows crews hauling people out as smoke rose over the Bay.

A solo-vehicle crash on Alameda de las Pulgas left one person dead and filled the road with heavy smoke, police say. Investigators have closed the corridor as they probe the wreck.

San Francisco is weighing a $1.975M payout after a 70-year-old cyclist was doored by a city vehicle. Advocates say the case highlights the need for employee training and protected bike lanes.

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.