The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force found Mayor Lurie violated public‑records law by withholding texts with a PG&E VP and ordered their release.

Rob Bonta led a coalition of 18 attorneys general urging Congress to reject H.R. 8413, warning the SECURE Data Act would preempt stronger state privacy laws and delay key opt-out protections. The group says the measure would limit enforcement and narrow definitions of sensitive data.

A man was shot near Stockton railroad tracks and taken to an area hospital. Police say no suspect details are available as detectives investigate.

The California Supreme Court vacated a Los Angeles man’s death sentence after finding a prosecutor’s ‘Bengal tiger’ analogy violated the Racial Justice Act.

Sable Lounge opened at 3332 Grand Ave in late April, a rum-and-mezcal focused room by two East Bay bar vets.

State water regulators set manganese notification at 0.05 mg/L and response at 0.20 mg/L, citing infant health concerns. Public water systems must report exceedances and may need to act quickly.

San José’s California Room could lose regular public hours and staff after proposed budget cuts would shift rare local-history materials to appointment-only access.

Uber trimmed about 23% of its People and Places unit after Jill Hazelbaker’s promotion, targeting senior HR and workplace roles while the company says cuts aren’t AI-driven.

Three students were shot after a Sem Yeto graduation at Fairfield High's stadium Wednesday; authorities and the Solano County Sheriff's Office are investigating.

An Arizona importer sued four major container makers in Oakland, accusing them of a pandemic‑era scheme to restrict supply and inflate prices. The suit follows a DOJ indictment unsealed in May.

A new CMS proposal would cap Medicaid ambulance add‑ons at Medicare rates, threatening millions in reimbursements for Sonoma County fire‑based EMS. Local chiefs are recalculating budgets as the comment period opens.

A San Mateo couple drowned at Roaring River Falls last Monday; authorities say drownings rise with spring snowmelt and hidden currents.

Paul Simon plays Frost Amphitheater June 3–4 with a two-part program: Seven Psalms in full, then a hits set. June 4 is sold out; limited tickets remain.