Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones is denied coverage for his cancer treatment by Blue Shield, leading his family to seek $50,000 through a fundraiser for his proposed treatment.

Palo Alto has started the construction of the new Fire Station 4, funded in part by a hotel tax and a $5.2 million state earmark, aiming for completion in summer 2027.

Mayor Barbara Lee’s two police commission nominees cleared a committee hurdle and head to City Council on Jan. 20. The picks arrive as Oakland navigates long-running federal oversight and selection disputes.

Rob Bonta joined four state attorneys general in suing to block a federal freeze on more than $10 billion in child‑care and family assistance funding. The coalition says the move is unlawful and threatens services families rely on.

Three Democrats compete to succeed Pelosi in Congress, focusing on progressive policies during a forum in San Francisco. They hold common ground on issues but differ in strategy and representation aspirations.

A tangled payroll system and decades‑old software have left California reclaiming millions from state employees. Reforms and a costly overhaul are aimed at stopping the next wave of errors.

San Francisco scored nearly $4 million from online sellers accused of shipping flavored nicotine pouches. The settlements force websites to block SF addresses and post warnings.

California’s SB 1061 keeps most medical debt off credit reports while federal rules remain unsettled. Here’s what Californians need to know.

Lawmakers in Sacramento unveiled SB 876 and related bills to speed insurance payouts, force transparency and expand replacement coverage for wildfire survivors.

Rebecca Hermosillo becomes the first Latina chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, with Chris Coursey as vice chair and a focus on fiscal responsibility.

State Sen. Dave Cortese is positioning for a conditional run for California attorney general that could trigger a Santa Clara County special election and reshape the 2026 primary.

Noelia Corzo becomes the first Indigenous Latina president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, prioritizing working-class families and inclusivity.

A federal filing suggests State Sen. Aisha Wahab is weighing a run for California’s open 14th Congressional District, a move that could reshuffle local races.