Yuba and Sutter counties are bundling roadway fixes into a regional safety action plan after a crash review found thousands of injury collisions and hundreds of fatal or severe crashes. The plan aims to steer grant dollars toward signals, roundabouts and bike/ped projects.

Palo Alto has submitted new technical and legal materials in a CEQA appeal of SFO's development plan, arguing the FEIR downplays noise and air‑quality impacts.

Rep. Josh Harder and Stockton officials say an ICE field office refused to answer basic questions about body cameras, masks and detainees' access to counsel after an inspection. Local leaders are pushing for clearer rules and more oversight.

Inspectors found flavored vapes, an unauthorized dwelling and multiple code violations at Monterey Market & Smoke Shop in Morgan Hill.

Fremont police say K-9 Rusty found a loaded handgun hidden in a car stopped on Mission Boulevard. Detectives say the vehicle is linked to two recent firearm incidents.

A second-floor Alameda apartment caught fire on the 100 block of Corpus Christi Road; no injuries were reported and Oakland units helped cover the city.

San José Mayor Matt Mahan entered the 2026 governor's race, pitching city-level declines in unsheltered homelessness and a "Back to Basics" agenda. His campaign leans on quick-build shelter and housing reforms.

Patrick Cappiello is bringing a 1,000-bottle wine bar to Jenner next to Café Aquatica, pairing retail bottles with picnic tables and by-the-glass service. The team hopes to open by August 2026.

Fremont's massive Tesla factory is about to stop making the electric cars that built the company's reputation—replacing them with humanoid robots just as the automaker posts its worst financial performance in years. The ambitious pivot promises more local jobs, but the timing raises questions about whether this is visionary reinvention or a desperate escape from a cratering car business.

Novato is enhancing inclusivity through art by expanding its partnership with Alchemia, featuring works by disabled artists in downtown installations.

Meta plans to double AI investment to over $100 billion in 2023, despite layoffs, aiming for higher productivity and a flatter organization structure as per CEO Zuckerberg. Concerns arise over AI exuberance in the tech industry.

San Francisco's City Attorney is cracking down on convenience stores in the Tenderloin district involved in illegal drug and gambling activities, with nine facing legal action and potential shutdowns.

The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) has purchased 2,284 acres of Sargent Ranch to prevent a quarry operation, contributing to conservation efforts and honoring local Indigenous significance.