Palm Tree Music Festival expands to a two-day Napa event this fall with Kygo, Zedd and Disclosure headlining. VIP Palm Club and resort packages are part of the offering.

A Common Sense Media census finds 86% of 9–17-year-olds have used AI — and many ask bots about health, homework and feelings, often without adult guidance.

Los Gatos police and county crisis teams resolved an armed barricade on Tuesday; authorities say everyone is safe and no injuries were reported.

Yosemite has declared the start of its 2026 fire season and is urging visitors to follow campfire, smoking and parking rules as fuels dry. Park officials warn restrictions could tighten as conditions worsen.

A 30-year-old Martinez man died after his motorcycle went off SR 9 south of SR 35. CAL FIRE and CHP say the cause is under investigation.

Meta says a flaw in its AI account‑recovery tool let attackers reset passwords and hijack 20,225 Instagram accounts; high‑profile handles were briefly taken. The company has disabled the tool and is securing impacted users.

Scott Wiener topped the June 2 primary and will face Supervisor Connie Chan in November to replace Nancy Pelosi; the race will hinge on fundraising, unions and turnout.

Two women were assaulted at Chana Park in North Auburn on May 23; bystanders held a suspect until deputies arrested him. Authorities say one victim was knocked from her wheelchair.

A head-on crash on Foresthill Road in Placer County killed at least one person and injured two; CHP says a driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

A teenage passenger was shot on I-580 near San Leandro early Saturday; the CHP says the teen is expected to survive and is asking witnesses to call its Golden Gate Division.

Parole commissioners tentatively granted Ronald DeGuzman release after he admitted molesting boys in Contra Costa churches; victims and prosecutors oppose the decision.

Stockton police have equipped officers with Axon body cameras that translate 50+ languages in real time. Officials call it a service boost; advocates want tighter oversight.

An Urban Alchemy worker was taken to hospital after a suspicious injury near UC Law San Francisco. Officials say investigators believe a BB or pellet gun may be involved.