California Tightens Screws On Manganese In Your Tap Water
State water regulators set manganese notification at 0.05 mg/L and response at 0.20 mg/L, citing infant health concerns. Public water systems must report exceedances and may need to act quickly.
Can Oakland’s First Fridays Survive The Bloodshed and Budget Bust?
City leaders, business owners and residents met Wednesday to weigh whether Oakland’s First Fridays can continue after a March bar shooting and a May sidewalk crash spooked sponsors.
Josh Harder Steamrolls Primary Field In Newly Drawn San Joaquin 9th
Incumbent Josh Harder topped Tuesday’s primary in the redrawn 9th District; Republican John McBride took the second slot and will face Harder in November. Analysts point to the new map and Harder’s fundraising advantage.
Union City Wells Fargo Boss Sentenced In Brazen $800K ATM Cash Skim
A former Wells Fargo assistant branch manager in Union City was sentenced to 18 months after admitting he embezzled more than $800,000 and was ordered to repay the bank. The sentence follows an IRS criminal probe and an OCC enforcement action.
Nob Hill Apartment Tower Dumps For Cheap As Maryland Investor Eats $5 Million Loss
ArtHaus Partners bought 1330 Bush St in Nob Hill for $25M, a price that forces the Maryland‑domiciled seller to take a more‑than‑$5M loss even as SF rents surge.
ABC7 Turns Bay Area Primary Night Into Must-See Political TV
ABC7 will carry a live "Your Voice, Your Vote" special at 8 p.m. with local returns and candidate interviews as California's June 2 primary unfolds. Expect shifting totals as counties process ballots.












