Union leaders converged in Sacramento and told Gov. Gavin Newsom their 2028 backing depends on his AI policy, citing his veto of SB 7 and demanding enforceable worker protections.

A Spare the Air Alert bans wood burning across nine Bay Area counties this Thursday as officials warn of elevated fine-particle pollution. Exemptions and fines apply.

East Palo Alto has opened a review of its Flock license‑plate camera pilot after nearby cities disclosed improper access to plate data. Residents and council members are pressing for answers before the council acts.

Lauren Gunderson says she never met Jeffrey Epstein after her name appears in newly released DOJ files. Bay Area theatres are weighing whether to pause productions.

After a 2024 spike, California’s average auto premium fell about 8% in 2025 to roughly $2,309, though big city gaps mean not everyone saw savings.

Families say Social Security sent surprise bills demanding repayment of benefits paid to deceased relatives, sometimes years after the death. The agency and lawmakers say fixes are coming.

A San Mateo driver has been charged after a late‑night Bay Bridge crash that killed a 27‑year‑old. Prosecutors say she told officers she was changing the radio before the collision.

A former Hillsborough resident pleaded not guilty to 15 felony counts alleging sexual abuse as a teen; bail was denied and the case was moved to adult court.

Bay FC has named LAFC executive Stacy Johns its new CEO, effective March 2. The hire comes as the club gears up for a March 14 home opener and a push to stabilize attendance and revenue.

Two longtime members of Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board resigned, saying the board’s recommendations were ignored and reforms rolled back, leaving several seats open.

DOJ files show Jeffrey Epstein paid living costs — including Menlo Park tuition — for SF AI researcher Joscha Bach, revealing new details about donor ties to science.

Sunny Wednesday with highs near 69°F in San Francisco. Pacific Coast beaches face dangerous surf and sneaker-wave risk this weekend.

Manteca is poised to hire a consultant to remake its downtown, pairing a $993,000 plan with the city's purchase of the IOOF Hall to anchor new public spaces. The effort leans on a PBID and an umbrella environmental review to speed projects.