AB 2624 would extend Safe at Home‑style confidentiality to immigration‑support workers and makes malicious publication of their personal data a civil and criminal offense. Supporters call it protection; critics say it could chill watchdog reporting.

The 10‑story Hill Castle tower at 1431 Jackson sold in late March for $6.95M — far below prior county valuations — highlighting distress in downtown Oakland’s rental market.

The Contra Costa College Foundation paid off small unpaid balances for nearly 200 Spring 2026 graduates, clearing holds that kept diplomas and transcripts from being released.

Federal prosecutors say a San Ramon man used gaming platforms and chat apps to try to coerce at least nine children; the FBI is seeking other potential victims.

Valley Link would link Dublin‑Pleasanton BART to ACE at Vasco Road, aiming to ease I‑580 congestion and give Tri‑Valley commuters a rail alternative.

A rockslide on Sunday shut both lanes of State Route 140 into Yosemite, blocking the Arch Rock approach while crews assess the unstable slope. Park and Caltrans updates are active.

A franchisee plans five Buffalo Wild Wings GO shops across the Bay Area, starting with a Fremont pickup-and-delivery outpost next to Panda Express and Club Pilates.

Oakland police say they served a search warrant on April 9 at a suspected illegal gambling operation on the 1400 block of 17th Avenue. The probe, the department says, began after a recent shooting.

Walnut Creek's council approved a plan to replace a 450,000‑square‑foot office park with 422 townhomes, including 55 affordable units. The vote ends local appeals and clears the way for permits.

Karat’s 2026 report finds Bay Area software engineers earn a median $272,229 a year as AI demand and Big Tech competition keep pay high.

A surprise private fireworks display launched from a barge over the San Francisco Bay Saturday night, rattling neighborhoods and prompting questions about public notice.

Calicraft's Davis taproom opened in September 2025 at The Davis Collection, serving California‑style Neapolitan pizza, cocktails and fresh house beers in a large event‑friendly space.

A shelter-in-place was issued near Buckthorn Court after a report involving a firearm. The order was lifted and Concord police say the incident remains under investigation.