Twenty-six former Meta employees allege internal AI tools and tracking data disproportionately flagged staff on medical leave during the company’s mass layoffs and are asking a court to pause the separations.

Supervisors head into a Tuesday vote on a two‑year homelessness spending plan that budgets roughly $23M per year and aims to unlock about 1,267 supportive placements.

A Sonoma County judge granted mental‑health diversion to a former Santa Rosa city employee accused in a violent kidnapping and assault, raising questions about treatment versus incarceration.

A San Jose law firm is expanding downtown with a 10‑year, roughly 43,400‑sq‑ft lease at Ten Almaden, a notable commitment amid high vacancy.

Santa Clara police say an adult woman was assaulted at Carmichael Park Monday and are asking residents and businesses to check cameras for leads. Tips can go to Detective Sgt. Ogg or the department tip lines.

Supervisors sent a proposed ICE non‑cooperation policy back to county counsel after hours of public testimony and questions about legal footing. The board will revisit the draft later this summer.

CalMatters' investigation finds undercover "Perkins" jail stings are being used statewide, raising questions about Miranda, secret training slides and a wave of court challenges.

Castello di Amorosa and Water Audit California reached a deal to monitor Nash Creek and step up well metering, prompting Napa County to pause a planning hearing. The study will collect creek data and require reporting to county planners.

A 4-year-old died at Salt Point State Park after being struck by a motor home at a campground. CHP and park crews freed the child and airlifted her to Oakland before she later died.

Illegal fireworks damaged newly renovated basketball courts at Plata Arroyo Park, forcing a postponed ribbon-cutting while city crews assess repairs.

The former Harveys finishes a $200M overhaul and reopens as Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe with new rooms, expanded meeting space and a music-focused roster.

The Planning Commission denied Infinity Salvage's permit after inspectors found leaks, hazardous battery storage and lingering fire damage, putting the decades‑old yard on track to close.

A person was bitten by an unknown marine animal in Foster City Lagoon near Shearwater Isle. Police say the species hasn't been identified and ask witnesses to report unusual activity.