Humboldt investigators recovered eight dogs at Miranda’s Rescue and allege some animals transferred from Oakland and other shelters were killed and buried. Local shelters have paused transfers while authorities probe.

A bear was killed after being struck by a car on westbound I-80 near Truckee Friday morning; CHP says the driver was unhurt and crews briefly stopped traffic.

UCOP has added about $30 million to systemwide legal reserves for 2026–27 as outside‑counsel costs and federal litigation pressure force higher spending. The change follows costly settlements and a string of government actions affecting UC campuses.

Burbank's Bites & Billiards says it's been hit in six smash-and-grab break-ins; owners report nearly $10,000 taken from the safe and police are investigating.

Oakland approved roughly $3.1M to fund summer jobs and enrichment programs, splitting awards among 21 nonprofits and offering paid 100‑hour placements for teens.

County supervisors approved a retroactive MOU allowing the sheriff to join a Homeland Security Task Force that includes ICE and other federal partners. Advocates raised transparency concerns.

An appellate panel affirmed the state law that can permit up to four homes on a single‑family lot and sent charter‑city challenges back to trial courts after SB450’s changes.

A San Rafael High drama teacher was arrested May 20 after detectives say an investigation uncovered an illegal relationship with a minor. The district says counselors are available.

A Bay Area News Group review found Mayor Matt Mahan missed seven of 19 San Jose council sessions while campaigning for governor. The absences include regional board meetings as the June 2 primary nears.

An Alameda County jury convicted James Wheeler in the May 2023 Emeryville killing of Dexter Appleby. Sentencing is scheduled for June 10, 2026.

PAUSD associate superintendent Dr. Guillermo Lopez accepted an offer to be Azusa Unified’s next superintendent and will depart June 30, pending a June 16 board vote.

An 8‑year‑old’s death in East San Jose has reignited demands for urgent change inside the county’s child‑welfare agency. Community members and social workers want action now.

Pleasanton’s Alternate Response Unit won an Alameda County EMS award after hundreds of evaluations and a drop in student psychiatric holds.