Senate Bill 1007 would limit most HOA dues hikes to 8% without homeowner approval, splitting Democrats and forcing a debate over reserve funding and transparency.

A three-vehicle crash on Ladd Road near Tully Road killed one person and injured several others Saturday night; CHP is investigating.

California’s MORE program rehabbed parks like Shady Lane, but one‑time funding and tight deadlines left many communities stalled and some big rebuilds scaled back.

Fairfield firefighters rescued four dogs after a working structure fire on Diamond Way; department video shows crews shifting to exterior operations.

Police posted photos after a fire outside the Tennant Station Safeway and are seeking tips to identify a suspect.

Zillow shows Emeryville’s typical home value has slid to roughly $445K in a year, with condos bearing the brunt as rising HOA fees and new apartments bite. The city’s condo-heavy stock amplifies the decline.

A fast-moving fire at Blackford Elementary in San Jose was contained to one classroom and extinguished quickly; SJFD's Arson Unit is investigating.

Drone video shows multiple great whites feeding on a whale carcass off Martin's Beach. Scientists link the sightings to warm ocean conditions and early El Niño signals.

A Foster City traffic stop on Saturday led officers to seize a gun, a loaded high‑capacity magazine and about 400 grams of marijuana; the driver was arrested for DUI.

A Tidewater affiliate has proposed replacing Ramekins with townhouses and moving the 1864 General’s Daughter, setting up a clash between housing goals and preservation in Sonoma.

State agencies restricted anchovy and sardine harvests in Monterey Bay after tests found elevated domoic acid. Bait use is allowed but consumers are advised not to eat fish from the affected waters.

A 40-year-old Walnut Creek man was found unresponsive at the Martinez Detention Facility after being booked on narcotics charges; county investigators have opened a probe.

Sunny Sunday with highs near 80°F and breezy afternoons. Pacific-facing beaches remain under a Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday, July 1.