Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed major banks to probe whether accounts were closed for political or religious reasons. The requests seek customer lists and internal explanations.

Renee Giacomini Brewer will take over as Napa's city attorney Aug. 24 under a three‑year, $290,000 contract after City Council approval.

Meta pressed Congress to add language to the Kids Online Safety Act that would shield platforms from state child‑harm lawsuits, a move with big legal consequences.

A new commission of lawmakers, defenders and academics will draft a five‑year plan to fund investigators, set caseload limits and shore up California’s public defense.

Supervisors are weighing hiring and retention bonuses after a civil grand jury and the sheriff warned staffing is dangerously thin and San Juan Bautista lost dedicated patrol coverage.

Washington’s high court affirmed a judgment finding Meta violated state campaign‑finance rules, leaving a roughly $35 million penalty intact. Officials hailed the outcome as a major win for disclosure.

FERC ordered regional grid operators to justify or reform tariffs to speed hookups for AI data centers while aiming to protect households from footing upgrade bills.

Fairfield’s city council voted 5-1 to name Rick Vaccaro acting mayor after Mayor Cat Moy’s abrupt resignation amid a residency dispute. The council must act under state law within 60 days.

Pinole's council voted 4‑0 to hire Naomi Kelly as city manager starting July 1, picking a former San Francisco administrator despite questions about ties to a 2023 corruption case.

Palo Alto approved a two‑year side letter allowing cash bonuses, extra vacation and relocation aid to recruit experienced officers. Officials say the perks will be paid from police salary savings.

SFUSD kept its 'off‑and‑away' phone rule and ordered a months‑long, stakeholder‑driven review. A January 2027 vote could reshape device rules before a fall 2027 rollout.

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood rolled out the Affordable Groceries Act to subsidize neighborhood markets, tax vacant supermarket leases and speed approvals in SF. The plan would go to voters if the board advances it.

49ers players joined an NFLPA statement opposing California’s SB 795, saying the bill would narrow who can file workers’ compensation claims for cumulative injuries.