San Francisco scored nearly $4 million from online sellers accused of shipping flavored nicotine pouches. The settlements force websites to block SF addresses and post warnings.

California’s SB 1061 keeps most medical debt off credit reports while federal rules remain unsettled. Here’s what Californians need to know.

Clear skies are about to turn the Bay Area into a deep-freeze overnight. And the coast? It’s setting up for serious, dangerous surf.

Lawmakers in Sacramento unveiled SB 876 and related bills to speed insurance payouts, force transparency and expand replacement coverage for wildfire survivors.

A wrong-way driver was killed on Highway 505 near Allendale Road Wednesday evening. Southbound lanes were closed and traffic diverted at Putah Creek.

China Live founders George Chen and Cindy Wong‑Chen are opening Asia Live at Westfield Valley Fair; the 13,000‑sq‑ft, 350‑seat venue is now slated for spring 2026.

An officer's vehicle was hit by a suspected DUI driver, resulting in the officer's non-serious injury, the driver's arrest, and intensified DUI enforcement by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police.

Arsicault Bakery is set to expand from San Francisco to Palo Alto, expecting to open at 388 Cambridge Ave in 2026 and offer its acclaimed croissants among other pastries.

San Francisco’s Marufuku Ramen will open a 2,440-sq-ft Downtown Summerlin location in February with tonkotsu ramen, kushiyaki skewers and a Japanese cocktail program.

Rebecca Hermosillo becomes the first Latina chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, with Chris Coursey as vice chair and a focus on fiscal responsibility.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare introduces cardiology services in South County, improving local access to specialized heart care at St. Louise Regional Hospital and Valley Health Center Morgan Hill.

Rubicon Point Partners bought the downtown office at 200 Pine, adding to a local buying streak and highlighting renewed investor interest in value‑add San Francisco offices.

Santa Clara County’s new Behavioral Health Services Center at Valley Medical Center will add 77 beds and youth-focused amenities, with leaders now targeting spring 2026. The project consolidates services and aims to keep more kids in county for care.