An Orange County judge barred Kars4Kids' jingle in California, finding its ads misled donors about where car‑donation money actually goes. The group has 30 days to stop non‑compliant broadcasts.

Gusty winds and hazardous surf will impact west‑facing beaches from Friday afternoon through Monday morning.

A 28-year-old man allegedly assaulted and threatened people across south Santa Rosa on Wednesday night, hours after his release from the county jail.

Copper thieves knocked hundreds of Richmond streetlights offline; city officials say repairs could near $2M as crews pivot to solar replacements.

A Controller's Office analysis found nine of 10 typical housing prototypes are financially infeasible even as San Francisco's rents surge, renewing debate over cutting requirements or finding new funding.

Google’s Project Suncatcher has moved from research into launch talks, and SpaceX may be a partner; prototypes are slated for early 2027 amid major technical questions.

Pleasanton native Brandon Crawford will be inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame on May 14, 2026. The honor recognizes his defensive excellence and two World Series titles.

A new Emerson poll puts Xavier Becerra on top as Steve Hilton tightens the GOP lane and Tom Steyer trails closely. With ballots mailed and early voting starting May 23, undecided voters could decide who advances.

Nearly 30,000 noise complaints swamped county records after new published departure paths funneled jets over West Sonoma County. County officials are asking the FAA for temporary changes while a study proceeds.

A South Bay couple says ICE detained the husband and questioned his pregnant wife days after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lawyers and data point to a wider enforcement spike against Iranian nationals.

AB 2700 would ask the CPUC to recommend a 30% cut in per‑kWh rates by 2028 and to identify unpaid restitution for wildfire victims of pre‑2019 fires. Survivors joined lawmakers in Sacramento as the bill moved to Appropriations.

A fatal collision closed eastbound SR‑12 at Kelly Road in Napa on Tuesday, killing one person and snarling afternoon traffic while CHP investigates.

Students and parents say limited bathroom passes, locked restrooms and spotty period supplies have turned basic needs into a school-day problem at several Oakland high schools.