North Berkeley’s senior center shut down after rats were found in the ceiling, forcing meals and programs to move while pest crews work to clear the building.

An anonymous donor quietly gave about $1.6M to San Francisco public-school educators — roughly $250 each — in a digital gift-card distribution coordinated by Spark SF Public Schools.

Oakland is weighing a $150K, six‑month pilot to use AI drones to detect illegal dumping and speed cleanups. The plan heads to the City Council on April 14.

California mailed millions of Middle Class Tax Refund debit cards in 2022; many still carry unused funds that expire April 30, 2026. Here’s how to check and claim yours.

Providence has agreed to sell Queen of the Valley Medical Center to NorthBay Health; NorthBay is pledging job protections while the sale undergoes state review.

A new bill would formalize and fund organized sports in California prisons, using San Quentin's teams and outside partnerships as a possible statewide model.

A Palo Alto One Medical physician says she was fired after raising patient-safety alarms and has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and inadequate clinician support. The case spotlights concerns about training and workflows at Amazon-owned One Medical.

A new analysis of SFUSD records finds year‑long ethnic studies boost GPAs and even UC eligibility, arriving as the district prepares to finalize a new curriculum.

Philz announced it will remove Pride flags from its cafés, prompting a barista-led petition and online backlash across the Bay Area. Customers and staff are demanding answers.

A First Circuit decision blocked HUD’s bid to rewrite Continuum of Care rules, a win county officials say preserves nearly $48M and keeps thousands housed.

Skyrocketing child care bills are forcing Bay Area parents to cut hours, quit jobs or cobble together care while local fixes remain patchy.

A former Palo Alto High robotics coach is in court this week alleging harassment by parents and boosters. Jury selection began Tuesday in the civil trial.

Marin County is holding meetings across West Marin to update septic rules. Residents say long permits and steep replacement bills are putting seniors and ADUs at risk.