State officials say California is safeguarding more than $15 billion in forgotten accounts and assets as February is named Unclaimed Property Month. The move is meant to push residents toward the state's searchable database.

A San Francisco mother says CARE Court dismissed her son's petition; he died 10 days later, spotlighting gaps in the state's new mental‑health court.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued two groups Feb. 6, 2026, accusing them of distributing 3‑D‑printed ghost‑gun blueprints and conversion devices. The civil case was filed in San Francisco Superior Court and seeks to stop online distribution of the files.

Assemblymember Alex Lee introduced AB 1729 to require telework plans, a public dashboard and written justifications for in‑office mandates while citing a $225M savings estimate. Unions back the measure as both a cost and recruiting play.

San Jose’s City Council on Tuesday approved five local rule changes easing restrictions on Bay 101 and Casino M8trix. Officials say the package streamlines oversight while preserving public‑safety checks.

Newly released embassy emails suggest RFK Jr.'s 2019 Samoa trip involved vaccine concerns, contradicting his Senate testimony and prompting fresh scrutiny.

Seven detainees suing ICE over conditions at the California City facility got a hearing in San Francisco as judges weigh emergency care, venue moves and class certification.

Sen. Scott Wiener introduced SB 982 to let the California attorney general seek damages from fossil‑fuel companies for wildfire and other climate‑related losses.

Early campaign filings show big fundraising gaps across San Jose’s five council contests, with District 9 pulling ahead in early totals.

New filings show Mayor Barbara Lee raised roughly $31,000 in late 2025 as she weighs a possible 2026 run, while unions and PACs continue to pour money into Oakland politics.

San José officials are weighing a hotel‑tax increase to close a projected $55–$65 million shortfall; staff say a two‑point bump could net about $10 million a year.

Sen. Alex Padilla introduced two bills that would send federal money to water recycling, canal repairs and farm pilot projects across California.

Union leaders converged in Sacramento and told Gov. Gavin Newsom their 2028 backing depends on his AI policy, citing his veto of SB 7 and demanding enforceable worker protections.