Mountain View cut rents up to 24% in its new teacher housing after the district bought the land and sold 50 units to Foothill‑De Anza to reduce operating costs.

Alameda Health System says federal Medicaid changes could cost roughly $100M in 2027 and force the public hospital system to consider hundreds of layoffs across Highland and other East Bay sites.

Berkeley police seized nine firearms and arrested a man after he allegedly threatened to shoot anyone who came onto his property following a dispute over a 9‑year‑old's lost ball.

A coalition led by Ritter Center and Marin VOAD is planning pop‑up inclement‑weather shelters to cover gaps in the county’s severe‑weather program. Organizers say the move aims to reduce preventable harm among people sleeping outside.

A CHP helicopter tracked a car wanted in a robbery across Oakland; officers used a spike strip and the driver surrendered at a gas station.

AB 1246 opens California to qualifying out‑of‑state craft distillers in 2026, but new permits, taxes and a one‑year pilot will shape how far that access goes.

An investigation suggests Instacart's AI algorithms cause significant price fluctuations, potentially costing customers more, despite the company's claims of affordability efforts.

A helmet-cam video shows an AC Transit bus operator swerving into a cyclist on Foothill Boulevard; AC Transit says it's reviewing the footage.

A man, Derek Bell, was arrested for stabbing an employee at a Gilroy Safeway store after an altercation escalated. The victim is in stable condition, and Bell awaits trial for attempted murder.

Windsor police discovered 28 neglected dogs during probation check; resident arrested on animal cruelty charges.

San Mateo Police arrested David Frankhauser for second-degree robbery after a daylight dognapping incident, where a poodle was taken and later safely returned to its owner. The department urges community vigilance and responsible pet ownership.

The NWS has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for the Bay Area due to increased risks of dangerous waves and rip currents.

Come the new year, the Castro will have a new combo bookstore, tea room, and wine bar.