Brandon Sanchez, a 26‑year law enforcement veteran and former San Jose deputy chief, will become Gilroy’s police chief on June 1 with a pledge to deepen community ties.

Two Contra Costa supervisors face no challengers while the county grapples with Medicaid cuts, a proposed sales tax and looming service cuts.

A retired El Sobrante teacher and the ACLU have asked a federal court to block Contra Costa County's sign rules after a $4,300 fine and a lien were imposed.

Federal agents have questioned witnesses and sought a sealed warrant over claims London Breed traded a supervisor slot for a Bloomberg job, complicating the June 2 D2 contest.

San Francisco’s animal commission voted to recommend a ban on live-animal sales at pet stores, a move backed by dozens of rescue groups and likely to go to City Hall.

State regulators are probing whether Tom Steyer’s campaign paid influencers without proper disclosure, from $10 posts to multi‑thousand‑dollar deals.

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley invited the CEOs of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap to a June 23 oversight hearing focused on platform practices, AI safety and children's protections.

Governors from California to Georgia are rolling out immediate affordability fixes — $11 CalRx insulin, gas‑tax pauses and child‑care plans — while Washington stalls.

Santa Clara County officials say they will sue after crews began work at a 25‑acre property near Gilroy that federal records link to a planned ICE detention facility. Community leaders and county counsel pledged a legal fight at a Thursday news conference.

California is rolling out more than $1 billion in point‑of‑sale rebates to help fleets buy electric trucks, with dealers able to apply discounts starting June 26.

California AG Rob Bonta has asked FIFA for records after reports that ticket categories and stadium maps changed post‑sale, leaving some buyers with lower‑designated seats. The AG set a May 29 deadline for FIFA to respond.

Grok, Elon Musk’s chatbot, published a full slate of California primary picks while other major chatbots declined to pick winners. The recommendations sharpen questions about bias, moderation and who should advise voters.

A new Emerson poll puts Xavier Becerra on top as Steve Hilton tightens the GOP lane and Tom Steyer trails closely. With ballots mailed and early voting starting May 23, undecided voters could decide who advances.