New reporting and national surveys show women elected officials in California face more threats and family-directed abuse than men.

Court records say a boyfriend texted that he shot 30‑year‑old Brenda Diaz; her body was found inside a Lexus on 22nd Avenue in August 2023.

The Duenas family says a Dec. 11 gas-line blast leveled their Hayward rental and left relatives with life-changing injuries. They have sued PG&E, two contractors and Alameda County.

Black lawmakers and hospital leaders are pushing for a $500M emergency fund to stabilize 17 public hospitals facing billions in federal and state cuts. Advocates say the money would stave off unit closures and layoffs.

Four Fremont residents were arrested after thieves cut cables and knocked out service for roughly 10,000 customers.

A woman was shot near Prescott Elementary in West Oakland on Thursday morning and was hospitalized in stable condition. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

A Flock Safety webinar taught officers to pitch license‑plate readers to city councils, prompting fresh scrutiny as Bay Area cities reconsider contracts. Privacy groups say vendor‑led coaching blurs procurement lines.

Animal Control officers responded to two aggressive wild turkey encounters in Alameda this week; officials urge residents to keep pets leashed and remove food attractants.

A Richmond man was sentenced to 11 years, 8 months after pleading no contest to vehicular manslaughter in the July 15, 2024 crash that killed 16-year-old Ricky Funes‑Barajas. Prosecutors dropped a murder charge as part of the plea.

A fast-moving warehouse fire on Tesla Road destroyed one agricultural building in Livermore's wine country and blackened nearby vineyards. Crews stopped forward progress Wednesday afternoon.

A Menlo Park officer was injured after colliding with a bystander’s car during a pursuit onto the Dumbarton Bridge; the suspect fled and CHP is investigating.

A UC Berkeley student was briefly stopped onstage and told to set aside a Palestinian flag before receiving his diploma, footage shows. The clip has drawn both cheers and criticism.

Berkeley’s Bay Area Book Festival runs May 29–31 with 350+ authors, dozens of stages and a free Bookworm Block Party. Evening headliners at The Freight are ticketed.