Oakland approved a Lind Marine contract, backed by NOAA funding, to remove dozens of sunken boats and fund shoreline cleanups through 2027.

Dave Chappelle will headline Chase Center on Feb. 7, 2026 during Super Bowl weekend. The phone-free arena show goes on sale Friday at noon via Ticketmaster.

Police in Fairfield responded to a vehicle theft and arrested Clarence Jordan, a felon with existing warrants, finding a rifle and armor-piercing bullets in his possession.

San Francisco's Planning Commission now requires permits for exterior drone testing in PDR zones, a move resulting from DoorDash's drone activities and concerns about privacy and employment in diverse socioeconomic areas.

A new California law requires landlords to supply a working stove and refrigerator for most leases starting Jan. 1, 2026, and sets recall and repair deadlines.

City supervisors advanced an amended lease for 101 Hyde that keeps La Cocina but adds a two‑year break clause meant to nudge stalled affordable housing forward.

Alameda County DA joins a multi-state lawsuit against Uber over deceptive practices related to its subscription service, claiming misuse of negative option billing and misleading promotions.

Hand‑painted foam tombstones in San Jose will represent unhoused people who died in Santa Clara County this year; officials say counts are down, but advocates say the losses are still preventable.

The Oakland Police Department has seized nearly 200 vehicles this year for involvement in illegal sideshows, aided by the Flock Camera System and regional cooperation.

Parents and educators warn SFUSD’s new budget plan could cut social workers, bus routes and jobs as the district works to close a major deficit.

San Francisco introduces public bins for recycling battery-embedded products, in partnership with Redwood Materials, simplifying e-waste disposal and supporting the city's environmental goals.

Farmhouse Artisan Market opened Petaluma’s first in-person cannabis storefront last week, converting a seven-year delivery service into a visible shop on North McDowell. The opening follows a 2024 City Council vote to allow three storefront dispensaries.

A recycling load ignited Monday at the San Martin Transfer Station near Morgan Hill, triggering a shelter‑in‑place and HazMat air monitoring; crews later brought the blaze under control.