Calistoga police warned that the 'Senior Assassins' toy‑gun game can be mistaken for a real threat, prompting high‑risk police stops and possible legal trouble.

Supervisors approved extra well‑monitoring conditions tied to a confidential settlement over Arrow&Branch’s expansion while demanding the county review the full agreement first.

A sudden spike in jet fuel has sent the cost of running California’s massive aerial firefighting fleet skyrocketing, complicating a budget built on bond and greenhouse funds.

Crescent City still has beach homes under $400,000, but tight inventory, government‑sector jobs and booming tourism make true affordability complicated.

A woman dropped off at a Vallejo hospital Friday died from gunshot wounds, police say. Investigators are asking anyone with information to call 707‑648‑5430.

AB 2495 would bar employers from using immigration threats to keep immigrant workers from reporting violations and allow civil fines and license suspensions.

West Coast health officials recommend a second 2025–26 COVID‑19 vaccine dose for adults 65+ roughly six months after the first. Officials say the updated shots target JN.1 and are covered by Medicare Part B.

San Joaquin County deputies warn sideshow participants they risk impoundments, charges and even possible vehicle destruction as agencies step up enforcement.

Beach Hazards Statement in effect Sunday as long‑period swell raises sneaker‑wave risk. Cool, cloudy mornings with highs near 65°F inland.

A former Bernal Heights bike shop is now selling 30 bins of Swedish candy, salty licorice, and hard-to-find Cheez Doodles — and grilling shrimp salad-topped hot dogs on the patio on Saturdays. You've got three weekends to make it happen.

A Norwegian-American startup just opened Hayward's flashiest new factory and sold out 10,000 home robots in five days. The catch buried in the contract might make you think twice about where you set it up.

A two‑vehicle collision on State Route 92 near the San Mateo–Hayward Bridge left one person dead and another with major injuries, shutting eastbound lanes early Saturday. Authorities say CHP units responded in the pre‑dawn hours as crews cleared the scene.

Apple's April 22 patch closes a notification-cache loophole that let deleted message previews linger on iPhones. Here's who is affected and what to check.