At Hopland, robots, drones and smart valves demoed for winegrowers — and Napa’s farmworker report shows the region is especially exposed to automation.

Redwood City’s Pal Center turns 30 as the city secures a $4.5M Prop. 64 grant to expand youth prevention, diversion and community wellness programs. The funding will back a police‑partnered diversion plan and evaluation by Stanford.

Placer County closed Lake Forest beaches after large teen gatherings left trash, fueled underage drinking and snarled neighborhood streets during the holiday weekend.

California has transferred 136 acres at Blues Beach to Kai Poma, returning state-held bluffs to Pomo stewardship while preserving daytime public access.

Gov. Newsom signed SB 968 on June 29, 2026, making San Mateo County’s Free College permanent and preserving tuition-free access for residents at three community colleges.

After nearly 30 years, the Big Wave Center opened at 380 Airport St., offering housing and on-site job and culinary programs for adults with developmental disabilities.

The Bay Area Host Committee plans to formalize into a permanent sports leadership commission, launching a Leadership Council to lock in future mega‑events and funding.

San Francisco native Danny Glover revealed he has been living with Alzheimer’s and says he hopes openness will reduce stigma while he continues his work.

A turbulent week for Chinatown: the Chinese Chamber’s president stepped down as a formal complaint and multiple lawsuits — including an allegation about a covert recorder — surface.

Mill Valley marathon swimmer Catherine Breed has launched a staged 900‑mile coast swim, trailing a small support crew and stopping to spotlight local conservation groups.

Roseville‑based Adventist Health filed a WARN notice saying 125 positions will be cut across multiple California counties as it centralizes quality and risk teams.

All consumer fireworks are illegal in Burlingame, Hillsborough and Millbrae this holiday weekend. Officials urge residents to attend licensed shows.

Silicon Valley Pride returns to downtown San Jose on Aug. 29–30 with a 'Flourish and Bloom' theme. The two‑day weekend includes a night festival, parade and family programming.