A 125‑acre former Orick sawmill has been reshaped into the 'O Rew Redwoods Gateway and will be returned to the Yurok Tribe after extensive floodplain and habitat restoration.

A Santa Rosa man pleaded to voluntary manslaughter in the 2025 killing of Marisol Chavez Figueroa; sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2026.

Fairfax closed Peri Park’s playground after officials found a "significant flea infestation." Town staff are weighing pesticide‑ordinance‑compliant treatments.

Brandon Jew is bringing Paper Son Coffee and souvenirs back to 731 Grant Ave in Chinatown. The tiny shop will serve a new blend, signature drinks and outdoor‑only seating.

Sen. Alex Padilla introduced the SHIELD Our Elections Act to give states and voters new legal tools to block ballot seizures and election intimidation.

A late-night shooting at an unsanctioned Morgan Hill party left one person dead and seven wounded, deputies said.

A brush fire near Vargas Road in Fremont burned about 10 acres Saturday; crews from Cal Fire and local departments stopped forward progress while investigators probe the cause.

The 49ers say head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a car crash and will be limited at the start of training camp, with assistants covering duties.

A European‑style Los Altos Hills villa with a theater, wine cellar and six‑car garage closed for $15.2M in the latest home‑sales roundup. The sale stands well above the neighborhood median.

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.