California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued to block Nexstar's $6.2B acquisition of TEGNA, saying the deal would reach 80% of U.S. TV households and threaten local news and consumer prices.

San Mateo supervisors pulled support for a proposed 69‑bed Horizon recovery campus at 101 N. El Camino Real after neighbors raised safety and traffic concerns. A town hall is scheduled next Tuesday.

A newly released 171‑page consultant draft accuses St. Helena city government of chaotic budgeting, weak staffing and outsized executive pay. The study offers concrete personnel and technology fixes.

An appellate panel heard arguments over claims that WCCUSD used long‑term substitutes at Helms, Stege and Kennedy. The decision could reshape how California enforces the Williams guarantee.

A new UC Berkeley/LA Times poll shows two Republicans leading California’s gubernatorial field as Democrats split the vote and voter engagement lags. The top‑two system raises new stakes ahead of June.

A viral video appears to show petition gatherers offering $5 for signatures in downtown San Francisco; state election officials have launched a probe and campaigns say they'll reject suspect petitions.

Rob Bonta will brief at 10:30 a.m. on new DOJ resources to expand use of gun violence restraining orders across California.

A new California bill would bar fantasy‑sports and prediction‑market apps from advertising to or onboarding minors, citing data showing teens' exposure to gambling.

Shireen McSpadden will retire June 30, 2026, handing Mayor Daniel Lurie a high‑profile vacancy that could reshape San Francisco's homelessness strategy.

San Francisco leaders will propose a local ordinance to allow cannabis cafes to serve food and host performances while requiring ventilation and worker protections.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed HB 2632 to swap “alien” for “noncitizen” in most Washington statutes; supporters praise clarity while critics warn of drafting confusion. The new wording applies to laws enacted after July 1, 2026.

Ripon Fire is asking property owners to approve a Prop. 218 assessment to hire firefighters and staff an engine that’s stayed empty since 2014 as crews run thin.

Nearly 30 Ninth Circuit judges rebuked a colleague for coarse language in a dispute over a Lynnwood women‑only spa. The court denied rehearing and the panel ruling remains in place.