An Oakland immigration attorney says TSA told him he was placed on a watchlist after a 45‑minute SFO screening; his legal team has filed a FOIA to press for answers. Advocates are watching closely.

Alameda County will outlaw all fireworks in its unincorporated communities starting July 2, 2026, and hold hosts and property owners liable with escalating fines. Officials say the move aims to cut fires, injuries and holiday calls.

AB 1990 would tighten sourcing, testing and advertising rules for compounded GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs in California, drawing sharp pushback from compounding pharmacies and patient advocates. The measure raises immediate questions about safety, access and cost.

Rep. Ro Khanna told Fox News Sunday he supports 18‑year term limits and expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices, and defended his backing of Maine nominee Graham Platner. The comments sharpen a political fight heading into November.

The Second Amendment Foundation sued Contra Costa County over CCW rules that ban red‑dot optics, weapon lights and 1911‑style pistols, arguing the policies violate Bruen. The complaint asks a federal judge to block enforcement.

A new commission of lawmakers, defenders and academics will draft a five‑year plan to fund investigators, set caseload limits and shore up California’s public defense.

Pinole's council voted 4‑0 to hire Naomi Kelly as city manager starting July 1, picking a former San Francisco administrator despite questions about ties to a 2023 corruption case.

Oakland's City Council passed a midcycle budget that avoids layoffs while adding one-time funding for shelter beds, film incentives and anti‑dumping crews. The plan leans on vacancy savings and one-time revenue.

Contra Costa posted a third interim update to its June 2 primary totals, adding mail ballots through the June 9 receipt deadline and more in‑person counts. Totals remain unofficial until the canvass is certified.

A city‑commissioned study finds a handful of outside firms captured most construction dollars while Black‑owned businesses received a tiny share. Staff proposed a roadmap to change contracting rules.

Contra Costa Elections warns voters with cure letters to respond by June 24; the county says you can even text codes to 28683 to sign the cure affidavit.

FBI agents served search warrants at the Contra Costa Assessor's office in Martinez and two East Bay homes tied to Gus Kramer and Vince Robb. No charges have been announced.

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.