Mayor Daniel Lurie raised $7M in private donations to repair 63 nonprofit‑run supportive‑housing buildings as city capital dollars tighten.

San Rafael approved a $208.2M budget that keeps police and fire funding intact but leaves projected gaps; staff are testing transfer‑tax and public‑safety ballot options.

AB 1990 would tighten sourcing, testing and advertising rules for compounded GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs in California, drawing sharp pushback from compounding pharmacies and patient advocates. The measure raises immediate questions about safety, access and cost.

A 100‑acre prescribed burn is scheduled at Castleview Ranch in Wild Horse Valley; crews say smoke may be visible across eastern Napa during daytime hours.

Hotter summers, droughts and supply shocks are starting to lift grocery prices; researchers and USDA data show shoppers already feel the impact.

Two good Samaritans stepped in Friday to stop an attempted kidnapping near the Hayward DMV. Police say the suspect fled south on Soto Road and are asking for tips.

A driver died in a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 17 near Scotts Valley; the car hit a tree, overturned and left one southbound lane open during midday delays.

A 16‑floor "vertical village" in downtown San Francisco is fracturing as floor leaders and founders clash over governance, revenue and expansion plans.

A Juneteenth day party in West Berkeley ended in multiple fights, pepper‑spray incidents and arrests; one young person was hospitalized, police and call logs show.

A multi-agency investigation in Fairfield led to the arrest of a 70-year-old man on allegations of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. A second man was held on suspected narcotics-for-sale charges.

Cloudy start in San Jose with inland highs near 77°F. Beach Hazards Statement through June 24 warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

The Levin Johnston team closed two Peninsula multifamily sales — a 16-unit San Mateo building and a 15-unit Palo Alto property — worth about $17.9M combined. The deals highlight continued investor interest on the Peninsula.

A 21‑year‑old suspect surrendered after a two‑hour standoff in downtown Sonoma; officials say no one was hurt.