Cephus Johnson says the seat is about protecting his grandchildren, not claiming victory over his nephew's 2009 killing.

Residents have taped, spray-painted, and turned away 23 leftover cameras as Flock blows past its removal deadline.

Bonta says a federal rule change would strip homeowners of guaranteed escrow interest and hand the savings to national banks.

The $175K-$263K post is meant to keep 23 years of police reforms alive after federal oversight ends. A civil rights attorney says big questions remain.

A rushed board vote and a missed county deadline mean Oakland Unified's parcel tax renewal won't reach voters until 2028.

California's new court filing claims chemical giants tried to bury forever-chemical liabilities inside a spun-off company with the fewest assets.

The new $102.5 million campus opens as Dublin Unified still works to rebuild trust after March's four-day teacher strike.

Outside Alameda County's Oakland offices, youth described pepper spray causing burning faces and lost bodily control.

An Oakland SambaFunk drummer has spent more than eight months in ICE detention after attending a San Francisco check-in. A policy reversal may offer a new path in his asylum case, but his next hearing remains uncertain.

California lawmakers are weighing 30-day retention limits, tighter access rules and audits for automated license plate reader data already used across the Bay Area.

A Martinez assemblymember’s long-settled family property fight is back under scrutiny after doctors rejected claims that her mother had dementia.

California’s minimum wage will climb to $17.40 an hour in 2027, becoming the nation’s highest statewide rate. Bay Area workers may still face higher local wage floors.

California is promoting science from an informational score to a full school accountability metric. The change could reshape how districts prioritize instruction and support struggling students.