Social workers across Santa Clara County are shifting appointments to nights, cars and phone calls as immigrant families avoid public life amid ICE fears. An employee‑run "El Comité" is filling gaps while officials juggle a tight budget.

An unplanned PG&E outage knocked out power to thousands in the Sunset District, cutting traffic signals and renewing scrutiny of the utility's reliability.

The Castro Night Market returns Friday after a successful first year as a monthly event. The event kicks off on Friday, March 20, from 5 to 10 p.m.

A resident at Jazzie Collins Apartments was found dead after staff missed required wellness checks; the nonprofit operator and city agencies are under scrutiny. Officials have sent corrective orders and a probe is underway.

NapaSan will raise sewer charges about 3% a year through 2030, pushing a typical single‑family annual bill from $738.60 toward about $856.

A Science Advances analysis led by Stanford and UCSF estimates California likely missed about 11,600 COVID deaths in 2020–21, part of a U.S. undercount of roughly 150,000.

Napa County officials say several mailed property‑tax checks were stolen, altered and cashed. The county urges residents to use e‑checks or confirm mailed payments online immediately.

A coalition filed a ballot initiative to raise Alameda County's minimum wage to $30 an hour, with phased deadlines for large and small employers.

Consumer Reports finds big price gaps across California grocery chains as tariffs and fuel costs add fresh pressure. Where you shop now matters more than ever.

Martinez ordered the immediate shutdown of several Hidden Valley pickleball courts after months of noise and parking complaints; nets were removed as the city evaluates next steps.

A San Jose mom flew to India for a quick H‑1B renewal and has been stuck since new vetting slowed consular appointments, leaving her family separated. Local attorneys say the backlog has ripple effects across Bay Area tech households.

San Mateo County warns that rolling federal and state changes to Medi‑Cal and CalFresh could affect eligibility and renewals. Officials say updating BenefitsCal info and responding to county mail is critical.

San Francisco Public Library’s jail program has won Mellon funding and national attention for training, standards and reentry-focused services. Advocates say books reduce boredom and recidivism risk.