A new CARB inventory finds California’s natural and working lands stored nearly 5 billion metric tons of carbon and absorbed about twice the carbon lost to wildfires, though recent mega‑fires have reduced stocks.

SKS Partners has listed the 133,427‑sqft mass‑timber building at 1 De Haro in Showplace Square, home to Samsara's HQ. The sale will be watched as a test of demand for stabilized S.F. offices.

Armed private security stood near Fairmont Elementary last week, prompting parents to demand answers from PG&E and school officials. Neighbors say they want clearer rules on armed contractors near campuses.

A Bodega Bay meet‑and‑greet with Sheriff Eddie Engram turned into a heated immigration forum as protesters demanded an ordinance to end cooperation with ICE.

A pedestrian died Tuesday night on Stevenson Boulevard after being struck by two vehicles; police say one driver stayed and another fled.

BoDean agreed to a $1.28M settlement after regulators said emissions from its Santa Rosa and Windsor sites produced weeks of foul odors and visible smoke.

After a Bay Area dog was diagnosed with leptospirosis, vets and public‑health officials warn cases are rising; here’s what to watch for and how to protect pets.

A student brought a firearm to Rolling Hills Elementary on Tuesday. School staff and police say no one was hurt and an investigation into storage is underway.

San Francisco is launching a limited PermitSF portal Friday, but questions about the $5.9M OpenGov deal have turned the rollout into a political test for Mayor Daniel Lurie.

A man was found shot to death on the 100 block of Turk Street Wednesday morning. Police have detained a person of interest as homicide investigators examine the scene.

San Francisco expanded its Scene in San Francisco rebate program to refund more city fees and add tiered local-spend rebates, aiming to keep shoots and jobs in neighborhoods.

San Mateo County is placing newspaper-box-sized naloxone dispensers at community sites and planning clinic vending machines, with the first unit at Allcove San Mateo.

Clearlake handed management of its troubled city shelter to a local nonprofit, which says it's racing to treat animals and recruit volunteers.