The Oakland Police raided an unlicensed smoke shop, seizing illegal items like drugs and an assault weapon, and arresting one individual. The operation was supported by the Prop 56 Grant.

Oakland police say they seized roughly a dozen firearms, high-capacity magazines and ammunition from a West Oakland home after an assault. The haul renews debates over magazine bans and enforcement.

California’s attorney general has launched a statewide sweep into “surveillance pricing,” asking retailers, grocers and hotels to explain whether they use personal data to set individual prices. The inquiry will examine disclosures and pricing experiments under the CCPA.

Fraud rings are using stolen identities and AI to enroll "ghost students," siphoning federal aid and filling classes; new federal ID checks and vendor tools aim to stop it.

A new venture called Emberpoint pairs Lockheed Martin aerospace tech, PG&E data and Salesforce AI to speed wildfire detection and response.

Veteran chef Danny Stoller returns with Petit Américain at Mägo in Oakland, serving a 36‑hour French dip and a $55 four‑course prix‑fixe.

Former Gov. Jerry Brown blasted a proposed charter amendment that would bar former mayors and supervisors from ever running again as the Board moves the measure forward.

San José Police dismantled a major gun trafficking ring led by Kenneth Tafoya, seizing numerous firearms, and arresting him on multiple weapons charges.

An affiliate of Deutsche Bank recorded a deed-in-lieu for three downtown Oakland office towers, taking control of about 975,000 square feet amid elevated vacancy. The move formalizes lender ownership and raises questions about sales, conversions and downtown foot traffic.

Kaiser Permanente's 31,000 healthcare workers in California and Hawaii strike over contract issues, with demands for better staffing, safety, and pay, amid union allegations of unlawful labor practices.

PG&E crews mitigated a Sunnyvale gas leak that prompted a school to shelter in place; residents may soon be allowed home.

Santa Rosa Police Department's "Missing Person Monday" campaign on social media helps solve cold cases, with 13 resolved through public engagement and continued efforts to locate missing persons.

San Jose energized a PG&E‑backed data center and is negotiating a 159‑acre campus, but long permitting and power timelines mean California's data‑center lead is at risk.