Emmanuel Lasu was arrested and charged in the December 2024 killing of his neighbor, Jonathan Williams. Placer County prosecutors filed homicide charges Monday and Lasu is in custody.

A San Francisco‑based developer filed plans to demolish the Coronet Motel and build a six‑story, 76‑unit apartment building using new state transit rules. The filing leans on SB 79 and SB 330 to preserve today’s development standards.

Bay Area-built FireSat satellites launched Tuesday, promising higher-resolution wildfire detection and faster alerts for firefighters.

Fayus Inc., dba Yusol, recalled 64‑oz Ola‑Ola pounded yam after finding milk (sodium caseinate) was not listed on some labels; affected packs expire Nov 2028–May 2029.

Waymo alerted San Mateo police after two 15-year-olds were reported drinking and firing Orbeez from inside a robotaxi; officers detained the teens and released video.

Mayor Brandon Johnson filed nominees for the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board, kicking off confirmation fights as the region shifts to new transit governance.

Thermo Fisher says the RapidINTEL Plus cartridge is now NDIS‑approved for qualifying crime‑scene samples, letting rapid DNA profiles be searched in CODIS when labs meet FBI standards.

A federal judge approved a $1.2M settlement after video showed a deputy shove a 71‑year‑old from the Main Jail. The ex‑deputy faces a felony assault charge and a July 24 hearing.

A four-block social district in Arlington Heights will let adults carry to-go drinks in the Arlington Alfresco area this summer; wristbands and approved cups are required. The pilot runs July 30–Sept. 26.

A San Francisco judge allowed a class action alleging United sold “window” seats with no exterior windows to proceed. Plaintiffs say the case could affect over a million travelers.

A 31-year-old Whiting man, Cordero M. Hill, died after a medical emergency while in police custody; the Lake County Sheriff's Department will lead an independent probe.

Demolition of the former Hibbert Lumber in downtown Davis is set for July 13 to make way for The Lumberyard, a five‑story, mixed‑use project with affordable units and bike storage.

San Mateo police used drones and K‑9 Franko to locate and arrest an assault suspect after a brief evacuation at the La Selva at Casa de Campo complex.