Millions of Americans are losing weight on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — and some are losing something else along the way. A new study co-authored by a Bay Area doctor finally puts hard numbers behind the bathroom drain evidence, and comes with a practical roadmap for what to do about it.

Incumbent Malia Cohen faces Herb Morgan and Meghann Adams in a June 2 primary shaped by audits, blockchain transparency and roughly $15 billion in unclaimed property.

A Stockton woman suffered more than 150 wounds after a pack of stray dogs attacked her on a Weston Ranch levee; police have captured two animals and are still searching. The family says she underwent emergency surgery and is now recovering in rehab.

Growers in the Tule and Tulare Lake basins had to report groundwater use by May 1, 2026; new state fees, meters and data collection aim to curb subsidence and protect wells.

Councilmember Ken Houston filed a charter amendment to curb the Police Commission’s hiring and IG‑appointment powers, setting up a November ballot fight. The change would shift key oversight roles to elected officials.

A confidential AI company leased the entire 25,038‑sq‑ft R&D building at 490 Lakeside Drive after owners Cannae and REALM refreshed the property.

Palmetto Superfoods opened a Mediterranean-style açaí shop at 50 University Ave in Old Town Los Gatos, bringing roughly 25–30 jobs to downtown.

Meta has paused its Willow Village project in Menlo Park, delaying more than 1,700 planned homes and neighborhood retail as the company reshuffles priorities. City approvals remain, but timing is now uncertain.

Union workers blocked pickups at SFO's International Terminal on May Day, forcing taxi and driver reroutes and prompting use of the Rental Car Center Kiss & Fly lot.

Napa Valley College trustees have chosen Dr. Gayle Pitman as the next superintendent‑president; the board will consider her contract on May 21. Pitman comes from Hartnell College with a record on equity and student success.

Advance presales for Coachella 2027 jammed online Friday, with buyers reporting errors, frozen queues and sudden sellouts. Official waitlists are now the main fallback.

A pre-dawn quake near Silver Springs rattled the Sierra and was felt in Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. Officials report no immediate major damage or injuries.

San Mateo County Community College District broke ground on a 316‑bed, $86M student dorm to house housing‑insecure students across three campuses. Rents will run $500–$1,000, far below county rates.