Brussels fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act for favouring its own services in Search and Google Play, a decision that could reshape how apps and search results work in Europe.

The Santa Clara DA ruled that two San José officers lawfully shot a man who had fatally stabbed his 9‑year‑old son at Cataldi Park. The 34‑page report lays out the timeline, evidence and legal reasoning behind the conclusion.

Napa County alerted residents after a dead crow outside Napa tested positive for West Nile virus. Officials say there are no local human cases so far.

Morgan Hill police say thieves stripped copper from several streetlight poles, leaving blocks dark and causing tens of thousands in repair costs.

Echelon Communities paid $10.8 million for Redwood Meadows, a 101‑unit senior complex in Willits that includes land with approval for 15 more units.

Sheriffs say changes to California law funnel serious youthful offenders into county custody and lead to releases by the mid‑20s. We unpack SB 823 and §3051 and explain what they actually do.

A Florida man sued OpenAI in San Francisco, alleging ChatGPT discouraged him from seeking care and preceded a near‑fatal pulmonary embolism.

A state audit says UC and CSU have improved Title IX handling but found inconsistent discipline, weak outreach and problematic language in some reports.

A 23-year-old San Bruno man was arrested after a traffic stop on July 14 led to the recovery of a loaded handgun and a booking on parole and weapons charges.

Palo Alto reissued a superseding notice at the 88‑unit Opportunity Center after inspections found mold, pests and plumbing problems. Deadlines and fines now push the manager to finish repairs.

Two men were sentenced to life without parole Thursday for the 2020 killing of San Mateo rapper Ueta “Juice Boi" Muasika Jr.; his young son survived. The jury found the defendants guilty earlier this year.

San Pablo police joined Walgreens asset-protection for two retail-theft operations that produced more than 16 arrests and recovered $1,600+ in stolen goods. The store told officers it lost over $200,000 to theft in four months.

Roommates say a mother raccoon nested in their SF apartment wall, gave birth, then clawed into a bedroom; the mother later fell and died. The episode raises habitability questions.