A Bay Area refugee had a decades-old conviction vacated in April, but a federal deportation order still threatens him and his U.S.-citizen family. Local advocates and lawmakers are pushing legal and legislative fixes.

A William Wurster–designed Belvedere estate is on the market for $50M, offering sweeping San Francisco Bay views and nearly an acre of terraced grounds. The listing is being handled by Compass.

A 57‑year‑old El Dorado Hills man pleaded no‑contest to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 15‑year‑old he met online and was sentenced to six months of house arrest.

The Bay Area Air District hit Valero’s Benicia refinery with a $3.25M penalty and ordered real‑time fenceline monitoring as the plant winds down operations. Regulators cited 118 violations and demanded public data access.

A suspected ghost gun was found in a student's backpack at Pinole Valley High on Monday, triggering a brief lockdown. Police say the case has been forwarded for review.

Caltrans District 4’s Equity Expo brings free health checks, resource tables and city and state officials to Oakland tomorrow. The day aims to link residents with services and planning efforts.

Mayor Daniel Lurie tapped Steven Betz, a longtime SFPD attorney and current assistant public safety chief, to lead a cross‑agency push on hiring and anti‑drug operations. The move ties enforcement and services under one coordinator.

Rep. Jared Huffman has launched an inquiry after the USDA touted a Southern California water district as a potential buyer for PG&E’s Potter Valley dams. The move pits local restoration plans against a sudden federal push to preserve the infrastructure.

FreshRealm told state officials it will close its Tracy production site as it pursues Chapter 11, putting more than 200 local jobs at risk and prompting WARN scrutiny.

Queer and trans hockey clubs around the Bay Area and beyond say interest has spiked after the hit show "Heated Rivalry," even as USA Hockey’s new eligibility policy narrows single‑sex options. Organizers are racing to turn curiosity into sustainable play time.

Forge Pizza Napa has closed its South Napa Century Center location after roughly ten years, leaving a popular wood‑fired pizzeria dark as the center shifts toward temporary recreation uses.

Mexican special forces captured Audias Flores Silva, "El Jardinero," near El Mirador after a months‑long operation. Authorities say U.S. agencies cooperated and brief reprisals followed.

A Daly City mother was sentenced to 120 days in jail after a 2023 Macy’s theft turned into a chase with her toddler and a teen in the car.