The Giants rolled out a broad Oracle Park refresh on Thursday — a reworked Willie Mays Plaza, new food concepts and festive alternate uniforms are headed to the waterfront this season.

Assemblymember Mia Bonta has introduced AB 2600, a bill to fund attorneys for immigrants in removal proceedings with a priority for people held in detention.

A coalition filed a ballot initiative to raise Alameda County's minimum wage to $30 an hour, with phased deadlines for large and small employers.

Consumer Reports finds big price gaps across California grocery chains as tariffs and fuel costs add fresh pressure. Where you shop now matters more than ever.

A person sought in connection with a possible restraining‑order violation was arrested after crashing near 15th and E San Carlos; police say ALPR and a helicopter helped locate the car.

A Simi Valley supplier sold urinalysis kits missing a preservative for nearly a decade, prompting a state audit and local reviews of a handful of DUI cases.

Skims is planning a dedicated store at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, occupying a large multi‑unit space near Nordstrom.

Marin County detectives arrested a 26-year-old this week and recovered a FedEx delivery valued at about $60,000 after license‑plate scans and a FedEx driver's tip.

Alameda County prosecutors allege a Hayward officer accepted cash and free access to sex workers; the DA has taken over the criminal probe while HPD opens an internal review.

Phase 1 of Golden Gate Village’s renovation is funded and set for May 2026; residents face temporary relocation and questions about long‑term affordability.

Santa Clara's 3-point barrage and second-chance rebounding set up a dangerous matchup with No. 7 Kentucky in Friday's NCAA first round.

The Counter at Santana Row was ordered closed after a Santa Clara County inspector found live cockroaches. Management says pest-control teams were hired and a reinspection is pending.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued to block Nexstar's $6.2B acquisition of TEGNA, saying the deal would reach 80% of U.S. TV households and threaten local news and consumer prices.