High winds overnight damaged Liberty Utilities equipment and cut power for roughly 15,000 customers across South Lake Tahoe as crews work to restore service.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief arguing medical decisions must remain with licensed physicians, not corporate owners. The move targets private equity‑linked management agreements as lawmakers tighten oversight.

A UC Berkeley poll finds two‑thirds of California voters say democracy is at risk and about two‑thirds back a state Voting Rights Act, with wide partisan splits.

A fight outside Sun Terrace Elementary in Concord on Wednesday evening left one man dead. Police say those present have been identified and are cooperating with investigators.

Napa and the Army Corps broke ground April 1 on a new phase that will add miles of floodwall, restore riverbank habitat and extend the River Trail. Federal funds and county filings set the work in motion.

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark says he'll donate up to $1 billion as the site turns 31, adding to hundreds of millions already given to journalism, cybersecurity and veterans.

Lucasfilm employees and city animal‑control officers corralled Cortina after a week on the loose; the dog is now in shelter care and listed for adoption.

A wanted vehicle that led officers onto the Bay Bridge snarled Wednesday's commute; a suspect was detained and investigators asked the public for tips.

A San Francisco chatbot startup says Apple pulled its apps and froze more than $500,000 in developer payouts; the company has filed suit asking a court to restore access and release funds.

Bay Area redwoods are showing thinning crowns and brown foliage as summertime fog and water supplies shrink. Scientists and conservation groups warn coordinated protection and restoration are needed.

Stockton native José Hernández used the Artemis II launch to urge local students toward STEM and spotlight the outreach programs he runs back home. His foundation and school partnerships deliver hands‑on science to Central Valley youth.

Six governor candidates pressed their plans for water, energy and the Valley’s pocketbook at a Fresno State forum focused on affordability and farms. Positions ranged from deregulation to large water projects and a push for EV chargers.

BART says systemwide crime fell 41% after new fare gates and stepped‑up patrols, and it reports fewer police‑related delays. Researchers say enforcement can carry real human costs and want more transparency.