Mayor Lurie will tap $34M from a federal reserve to help thousands keep Medi‑Cal and CalFresh, funding hires, outreach and a mobile enrollment truck ahead of new work rules. The city says the step is a short‑term bridge while longer fixes are pursued.

AT&T has taken its landline fight to the FCC and federal court while pledging $19 billion to speed a switch from copper to fiber; regulators and residents warn losing landlines could endanger emergency access.

A Fairfield police drone streamed live footage of a May 19 grass fire, giving firefighters an early view before engines arrived.

Golden Rule, from the Che Fico team, opens May 23 in Thrive City with mini‑martinis, retro snacks and a small walk‑in bar.

A months-long Vallejo probe led to five arrests and seizures including three kilograms of cocaine, $85,396 in suspected proceeds and large amounts of marijuana.

Cool, sunny Thursday in San Francisco with a high near 67°F. Inland neighborhoods face elevated fire concerns; check burn‑permit rules.

The Fed proposed a narrow “payment account” to let eligible fintechs settle directly on Fed rails while denying full bank backstops — a move that splits fintechs and banks.

Gov. Newsom vetoed SB 682 after industry and chef pushback, leaving PTFE nonstick pans legal in California while environmental groups regroup. The state debate over PFAS continues.

USA Properties Fund paid $11.5M for a Centerville parcel that will fund Centerville Plaza — planned as a 290‑unit, 100% affordable development with phased financing.

Google co‑founder Sergey Brin donated $500,000 to oppose Proposition D, joining business money in a high‑stakes San Francisco fight over an "overpaid CEO" tax.

Police arrested a suspect in a 2024 Mission District homicide; new reporting says searches recovered firearms and ammunition.

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado filed a motion asking city staff to study whether regulated entertainment zones could revive downtown commerce while protecting residents and workers.

Ex‑Meta employees say the company’s May 20 restructuring won’t be the last. Workers describe relief, frayed morale and rumors of further cuts even after leadership’s memo.