San Joaquin County deputies pulled submerged cars from the Delta that were thickly coated in invasive golden mussels, officials say.

The state launched its first Mass Timber Coalition to turn restoration wood into building panels and spur in‑state manufacturing and jobs.

The California Energy Commission has proposed staged rules to make replacement tires more fuel‑efficient. Regulators say the move would save drivers money and cut emissions by 2035.

California’s attorney general and secretary of state asked an appellate court to block Shasta County’s Measure B, arguing it conflicts with state election law and could disenfranchise mail voters. The petition seeks expedited relief before the changes can take effect.

Oakley Police will increase patrols and use drones to enforce the city’s fireworks ban; violations can carry $1,000 fines. Community tips will guide enforcement.

Nightly high tides could push minor flooding into low‑lying bayside spots through June 17 while inland heat and gusty winds affect the commute Saturday.

About 254,000 Sloosh dive sticks sold online have been recalled after regulators warned they could impale swimmers; Joyin will replace sticks after proof of disposal.

Foster City is switching to district-based council elections this November. Districts 1 and 2 will be on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

Cal Fire wrapped a planned prescribed burn on the San Andreas Dam; crews, biologists and a drone team are monitoring for residual hot spots. Smoke may be visible locally.

Windsor Hospitality Group filed Chapter 11 for the Holiday Inn Windsor–Wine Country; the court allowed cash to keep the hotel open while a July hearing plays out.

Dozens of full‑time workers at the Graduate Palo Alto say they were laid off in April and later rehired as lower‑paid contractors, sparking protests and city comments.

State officials warn students may not see new Workforce Pell grants when the federal program starts July 1 as California builds the systems and data agreements needed to deliver payments.

Google.org is committing $50 million to train 300,000 U.S. skilled‑trade workers through unions and trade groups as data‑center demand surges. The funds will back union training pilots and updated apprenticeships.