Record imports of overseas gasoline — including product refined from Russian crude — eased supply strains this spring but deepened scrutiny of California’s shrinking refinery base.

Morgan Hill is adding hundreds of new homes, but residents are clashing over parking, height and amenities as state rules speed approvals.

Oakland debuted a city‑backed “Legendary” mark to spotlight cannabis made by equity operators. The campaign — produced with Oaksterdam University — will roll out on products and billboards and features 15 brands.

A San Leandro High senior has sued the district, saying two years of antisemitic harassment left her with panic attacks, lower grades and lost scholarship chances. The suit seeks damages and schoolwide reforms.

A stolen UPS truck led to an early‑morning standoff with Fremont police near Auto Mall Parkway, drawing SWAT negotiators and road closures.

A person was found Wednesday near Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley; police said foul play was not immediately suspected and the coroner is investigating.

A Financial Times report says a White House memo accuses China of "industrial-scale" theft of U.S. AI labs' IP, echoing Anthropic and OpenAI warnings and raising enforcement questions.

Contra Costa prosecutors used a new state law to secure the county’s first felony conviction against a man who paid for sex from a trafficked 16‑year‑old; he received jail time and probation.

Michael Tilson Thomas, the conductor who remade the San Francisco Symphony, died at 81 after a years‑long battle with glioblastoma. Colleagues remember his daring programming and devotion to teaching.

A man and a woman were found dead in a parked car at Berkeley’s Aquatic Park after a caller reported a foul smell; authorities found a bag of unknown white powder and the coroner is investigating.

Heidi O'Neill will take over as Lululemon CEO on Sept. 8, 2026, as the company tries to revive sales. Investors pushed the stock lower after the announcement.

The San Francisco DA's office says 'Mr. Jones' is in custody and faces life in state prison at a May 27 sentencing after a court found three prior convictions and aggravating factors true.

A Senate committee deadlocked 3-3 on SB 1074 — the BASED Act — pausing California's most aggressive push to ban self‑preferencing by trillion‑dollar platforms.