Families at Browns Valley TK‑8 say they were blindsided after NVUSD announced a leadership change for Principal Meshach Osborne and have launched a petition.

Shangri‑La‑Dee‑Da, a 58‑acre Gilroy estate with a 14‑acre vineyard and full equestrian facilities, is listed at $10.5 million as a turnkey ranch and events venue. The property includes two homes, multiple arenas, ponds and miles of trails.

Oakland approved a $450,000 closed‑session settlement after a bicyclist crashed on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in May 2024. City records show the payment resolves a claim that the road’s condition caused serious injuries.

Developers are designing whole neighborhoods to resist wildfires, pairing IBHS building standards with HOA rules to slow flames and improve insurability.

A shooting investigation closed Highway 160 into north Sacramento Wednesday, leaving one person hospitalized and prompting a multi‑scene CHP probe. Traffic was diverted around Richards Boulevard.

San Francisco’s first sober shelter is nearly full months after opening, and early data show higher exits into housing compared with typical shelters.

County records show Fortinet bought multiple Sunnyvale parcels this week, adding to a 2024 Santa Clara campus buy and fueling speculation about a new Bay Area office campus.

An 8.16‑acre West Sacramento parcel once slated for 455 apartments is listed for sale with proposals due April 24, 2026.

Spotty morning drizzle, then gusty northwest winds into Wednesday evening. Boaters face small craft advisories and 12-15 ft seas Thursday–Friday.

Graton Resort & Casino will debut three new restaurants on May 4 — led by a 28,000-square-foot rooftop — and a new non-smoking gaming wing.

Petaluma City Schools approved reductions to alternative‑education staff to help close a $6.1M budget gap and will have a task force review programs in October.

Ashley McBride and Callie Rhoades were honored for an 11-month investigation into lead in Oakland schools that pushed the district toward faster reporting and remediation.

A new national mapping puts dollar values on the land taken by downtown freeways, giving San Francisco planners fresh economic arguments over highways and redevelopment.