The founder of Urban Compassion Project resigned amid rival lawsuits and board accusations of financial misuse, imperiling the group's cleanups across Oakland.

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.

San Francisco commissioners advanced a permit that would let Another Planet keep Polo Field concerts past 2029, promising new funds for parks and neighborhood projects.

Seven Fantasy 5 players across California split $704,170 this week, with winning tickets sold from San Francisco to Huntington Park. This roundup lists the retailers and prize amounts.

San Mateo supervisors are weighing a $10 million plan to build an SMC Childcare Hub and a Tri‑Share pilot to expand affordable options for families. The Board will consider the measure on June 9.

Volunteers installed an acre‑sized Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks as SF launched Pride Month; Mayor Daniel Lurie raised the flag amid protests over HIV services cuts.

Sebastopol's regional library shut abruptly after staff reported an environmental concern. Inspections are underway and holds were moved to Forestville.

Milpitas Unified reassigned long-time Pomeroy principal Nichol Klein in March; Klein has filed a retaliation claim and parents and staff are pressing the district for answers.

Santa Rosa tapped Monica Thomas from Oakland Unified as its next superintendent. She starts July 1 as the district continues deep budget work and staff shifts.

A court‑approved second distribution from the $725M Facebook privacy settlement is set for June; some claimants who cashed earlier payments may receive extra money.

A St. Helena gala raised more than $5 million to buy and outfit a new rapid‑care clinic intended to expand non‑emergency and primary care access in the Upper Napa Valley.

City leaders, business owners and residents met Wednesday to weigh whether Oakland’s First Fridays can continue after a March bar shooting and a May sidewalk crash spooked sponsors.

A Willow Glen dog owner says a coyote snapped inches from her dog, prompting an advisory from Santa Clara Vector Control and renewed caution in the neighborhood.