DOL’s Project Firewall coincides with a roughly 48% jump in H‑1B investigations, turning single‑employee complaints into wider audits as wage and rule changes pile up. Employers face tougher site visits and a tighter compliance window.

AB 1884 would let districts add nicotine testing for student-athletes; supporters call it a health step, critics warn about biased enforcement.

Walnut Creek police say a 45‑year‑old resident was arrested April 8 after an alleged tagging spree called "mini bright" damaged vehicles and homes across the area.

Marisa Williams' Sol Bakery opens this Saturday in the Panhandle, bringing NYT‑praised guava tarts and sourdough-forward pastries to a tiny six-seat shop.

Crews responded to a fire in the 500 block of Linden Avenue in San Bruno on Wednesday afternoon; officials urged the public to avoid the area.

Caché is expanding from the Inner Sunset to a Financial District outpost this fall, funded in part through a community bond sale.

A Palo Alto One Medical physician says she was fired after raising patient-safety alarms and has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and inadequate clinician support. The case spotlights concerns about training and workflows at Amazon-owned One Medical.

A $298M financing package will remake Crystal Bay’s Cal Neva into the Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino, pairing historic preservation with major energy upgrades.

The NBA has opened a review after a late Kings foul helped the Warriors rally for a 110-105 win; team sources call the play a tactical misstep, not tanking.

A new analysis of SFUSD records finds year‑long ethnic studies boost GPAs and even UC eligibility, arriving as the district prepares to finalize a new curriculum.

The SEC has subpoenaed at least one former Paramount executive as investigators probe related‑party payments to ex‑CEO Albert Behler amid Rithm’s takeover. Regulators and shareholder lawyers are watching closely.

A winter storm watch covers high Sierra peaks this weekend, bringing heavy snow and 50 mph gusts above 7,000 feet. Whiteout conditions could make travel to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon hazardous.

Philz announced it will remove Pride flags from its cafés, prompting a barista-led petition and online backlash across the Bay Area. Customers and staff are demanding answers.