An appellate panel sent back a bullying lawsuit by former Cal swimmers, ruling the delayed‑discovery rule could toll claims once thought time‑barred. The case returns to Alameda County for factfinding.

A San Francisco judge barred prosecutors from using late‑disclosed video and imposed sanctions after the DA's office handed defense hours of footage the morning trial began.

The Napa Valley Opera House has been rebranded as Napa Music Hall, with a 160‑seat Club, a 650‑capacity Ballroom and plans for hundreds of shows downtown.

A 22-year-old man has been charged after police say DNA linked him to an October assault near Berkeley High. Court filings identify the victim as 16 and the case is pending.

The Clorox Building at 1221 Broadway was returned to its lender via a deed‑in‑lieu, a high‑profile sign of strain in Oakland’s downtown office market.

Washington’s high court affirmed a judgment finding Meta violated state campaign‑finance rules, leaving a roughly $35 million penalty intact. Officials hailed the outcome as a major win for disclosure.

County leaders marked the groundbreaking of a planned Brookside mental‑health rehab center that officials say will keep more patients in‑county for 24/7 care.

FERC ordered regional grid operators to justify or reform tariffs to speed hookups for AI data centers while aiming to protect households from footing upgrade bills.

An Antioch couple’s state refund was seized to cover 161 91 Express Lanes citations totaling more than $10,000; the fines were dismissed after a consumer-unit intervention.

An alert tip led Vacaville police to a downtown car where officers say they recovered about 57 grams of suspected fentanyl; a 28-year-old man was booked.

Video shows rescuers hauling a fisherwoman to shore after a sneaker wave swept her into the surf off Pacifica. Officials say a Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect.

Fairfield’s city council voted 5-1 to name Rick Vaccaro acting mayor after Mayor Cat Moy’s abrupt resignation amid a residency dispute. The council must act under state law within 60 days.

After a two‑year restoration, The DeLuxe reopens at 1511 Haight St on Thursday with new owners, refreshed sound and nightly live music.