New PPIC data shows about 51% of California freshmen now graduate in four years, but the gains hide big differences between UC, CSU and community college pathways.

Fairfield will host a March 31 forum on a proposed Rental Housing Safety Program that would charge landlords $195 per unit, with an $85 self‑certification rate.

Cool mornings give way to mid‑70s Friday, then a rapid warm‑up into an early‑season heat wave Sunday through next week.

Interactive charts from the San Francisco Chronicle and UC data show sharp differences in acceptance rates and admitted GPAs by major for fall 2025. Berkeley CS ticked up but high‑demand programs remain tight.

Deputies found a woman dead and a man with stab wounds at a Bay Point home on Wednesday; the Sheriff's Homicide Unit is investigating.

A 65-year-old man was shot near Lake Merced early Wednesday and is expected to survive. Police are seeking tips from the public.

A family-run Burmese concept from Benicia and Concord plans an outpost at Old Oakland's Swan's Market, adding tea-leaf salad and palata to the market lineup.

Two men were wounded Wednesday evening in a North Oakland Market Street shooting; police say a masked gunman fled and are asking the public for video and tips.

BART reports 23 arrests and 17 citations after a focused enforcement sweep in Oakland. The agency also carried out dozens of welfare checks as part of the operation.

Google cleared dozens of downtown lots for a megacampus that hasn’t been built. The pause leaves empty blocks, displaced businesses and a ticking clock on community payments.

A Berkeley High student was arrested after police say bleach was thrown at a classmate during a campus fight. The principal said counseling resources are available for students.

Tesla faces the prospect of a third year of sliding deliveries as it ramps spending on AI and robots — investors are watching whether cash will hold.

Brentwood police posted a March 10 safety notice saying a seniors' "Assassins" game using toy guns and hiding has raised safety and legal concerns for students and neighbors.