Registered nurses at Adventist Health St. Helena voted to join the California Nurses Association in an NLRB election, moving the unit toward formal bargaining.

Two people were arrested after a July 15 string of drive‑by paintball attacks in San José that left multiple residents bruised. Police recovered a paintball marker and are asking for footage and tips.

Intel's Q2 revenue surged 25% to $16.1B, but a one‑time accounting charge drove an $11B GAAP loss. Data‑center AI sales powered the top line.

The Mellow is turning its Haight shop into a ticketed jazz room with a new Type 90 license and a quick cocktail program. Shows begin in early August.

East Palo Alto is moving forward with plans for a roughly 3‑million‑gallon potable water tank to improve pressure and emergency reserves.

Oakland at-large Councilmember Rowena Brown was assaulted and robbed Saturday; her office says she is recovering and the suspect is in custody. The office thanked OPD and asked for privacy.

Napa County and BayREN are expanding EASE Home to bring free or heavily subsidized insulation, duct sealing and induction cooktops to eligible residents. Sign‑up info and workshops are available.

Clay By The Bay abruptly closed after a landlord eviction, leaving potters and teachers rushing to retrieve work and sort out refunds and memberships.

A recycling center in San Jose caught fire early July 23, sending thick smoke as crews battled the blaze. Officials and experts point to battery disposal risks.

A judge ordered a 2019 Oakland murder case to proceed even as allegations against a homicide detective prompt a broad review of past investigations.

Brussels fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act for favouring its own services in Search and Google Play, a decision that could reshape how apps and search results work in Europe.

Napa County alerted residents after a dead crow outside Napa tested positive for West Nile virus. Officials say there are no local human cases so far.

Echelon Communities paid $10.8 million for Redwood Meadows, a 101‑unit senior complex in Willits that includes land with approval for 15 more units.