A house fire broke out Thursday in the Berryessa Estates neighborhood of Pope Valley; crews reported flames in the attic and multiple agencies were on scene.

San Francisco prosecutors charged a man identified as "Mr. Branch" with multiple violent felonies and a meth sales count, and are seeking to hold him without bail. The case remains under active investigation.

The Girl & the Fig team opened Dead Letter in downtown Sonoma, pairing josper-charcoal shareable plates with a digital art program.

Sonoma’s Golden State Cider is opening its first San Francisco taproom at Thrive City, steps from the Chase Center. The new spot will pour rotating ciders and taproom‑only blends for fans and locals alike.

Several California national parks ban bear spray while Colorado parks explicitly allow and recommend it — a confusing split for hikers this summer.

Public records show Nazare Capital’s 152 North Third St. defaulted on a $45M loan, with about $37.5M owed; servicers are preparing for receivership and possible foreclosure.

San José police say a man was arrested after a hidden camera was found in a downtown coffee‑shop restroom; investigators used ALPR and RTIC tools to track him.

A complaint alleges the vacant storefront at 414 California Ave. was being used as an unpermitted gym and gaming space, prompting stop‑work notices as plans are refitted under SB 79.

A Reno man was arrested after San Francisco police linked him to an alleged kitten torture at an ATM vestibule. Authorities say the arrest followed a two‑week probe that ended with a rooftop capture.

Target and the CPSC recalled about 211,000 Cat & Jack toddler sandals after decorative pearls can fall off and pose a choking hazard; Target is offering full refunds.

AB 1201, the ReUNITY Act, would narrow automatic bans on reunification services for some parents with violent felonies and requires individualized court review. The bill advanced out of Senate Judiciary and moves to Appropriations.

A Times analysis using 2024 Census data finds Ridgecrest the state's most affordable city and Santa Monica the least, highlighting a stark coast‑to‑valley housing gap.

Freddie Mac’s weekly survey shows the 30‑year fixed mortgage averaged 6.55% this week — the highest reading in nearly a year — as bond yields and oil prices push borrowing costs up.