The Supreme Court blocked an order to strip birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment and the Wong Kim Ark legacy rooted in San Francisco.

Councilwoman Cecilia Taylor won’t seek another term, leaving the Belle Haven seat vacant and District 1 without a candidate. Four people have filed to run for three council seats so far.

San Francisco’s 50 United Nations Plaza has been rededicated as the Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building in a ceremony led by Sen. Alex Padilla. Family and city officials attended.

Nancy Pelosi will open a $50 million institute at UC Berkeley in January 2027 to teach, fund research and host visiting fellows focused on strengthening democracy.

Millbrae's council voted June 23 to ask to be added to the Central County Fire JPA after a jump in the city's share of the department's bills. City leaders say they're paying more without a seat at the table.

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 Livermore resident says an Alameda County aide offered to route public funds to silence her complaint over a trash bill; county leaders deny the allegation as state transparency legislation moves forward.

Belmont-Redwood Shores plans to draw down COVID-era reserves to cover an estimated $5.7M shortfall while naming an interim superintendent to lead the transition.

ATF’s proposed rule would explicitly cover overnight hotel stops, refueling and other routine breaks as protected interstate transport for lawful gun owners. The agency is taking comments through Aug. 4.

The state would split the top violation category and raise minimum fines for health‑related pesticide breaches, with a public comment window and virtual hearings in July.

Vice President J.D. Vance pulled in $4.2 million at a private Palo Alto dinner hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, bringing Valley money into the RNC fold. The event drew top tech executives and raises fresh questions about donor influence.

California will award $227 million in Proposition 64 grants to boost enforcement, youth prevention and environmental cleanup tied to illegal cannabis activity. The fourth funding cohort pushes Prop 64 awards past $350 million statewide.

A California bill to let insurers use smartphone and in‑car telematics for rates has drawn sharp criticism from consumer and privacy groups over tracking, retention and equity risks.