Alameda Pols Plot ICE-Free Safe Zones As Feds Step Up Raids
Alameda County supervisors debated measures to bar federal immigration agents from county property and to set up training and a rapid-response system for enforcement actions. The proposals could head to the full board later this month.
San Francisco and Oakland Authorities Seize Over 4.5 Pounds of Drugs in Joint Raid, Four Arrested
San Francisco Police seized over 4.5 pounds of drugs and arrested four individuals in an Oakland drug house raid, recovering narcotics, cash, and ammunition.
San Francisco Jury Convicts Man of Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter in SOMA District Shooting
A jury convicted Johnny Avila of Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter for a 2022 shooting in San Francisco's SOMA district, where he shot a person in the neck.
California Newborns 2X as Likely to Face Opioid Withdrawal as Prenatal Drug Use Surges in a Decade
An analysis of millions of California pregnancies reveals a sharp rise in prenatal opioid use over the past decade, with newborns increasingly born into withdrawal and requiring intensive medical care. The surge is fueling calls for expanded maternal treatment programs.
San Francisco Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspect in Assault That Injured Senior and Dog
The SFPD seeks public help to find a person of interest in an assault case that seriously injured a senior and involved the suspect kicking the victim's dog.
Whole Milk Could Flood Back Into San Francisco School Lunches After Trump Law
President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and 2% milk to school lunch menus. Bay Area districts will decide if and when to change their offerings.
Oakland Kaiser Network To Fork Over $556M In Medicare Fraud Fight
Affiliates of Kaiser Permanente will pay $556 million to settle DOJ claims they inflated Medicare Advantage payments by adding diagnoses after visits. Former employees stand to receive about $95 million.
Presidio Rent Shock: Families Hit With Hikes Up To 10 Percent
Lease renewals in the Presidio include increases averaging about 5.5% and, in some cases, jumps up to 10%, leaving tenants scrambling in a neighborhood outside city rent protections.
Bay Area's Warmest Day of the Week Arrives Before Temperatures Take a Dive
Enjoy today's sunshine and 70-degree temperatures while you can—it's all downhill from here. And whatever you do, stay aware of beaches where sneaker waves are making the ocean a deadly gamble.












