President Trump has tapped Scott Socha, a Delaware North hospitality executive, to lead the National Park Service. Conservation groups warn the pick raises conflict and staffing concerns.

Yosemite is not requiring reservations for the Horsetail Fall “firefall” during the Feb. 10–26, 2026 window. Park staff are deploying traffic controls and urging winter-ready gear and patience.

Mendocino Farms opened in Persimmon Place, Dublin, and says it will add Mill Valley and Concord locations in 2026.

Parents forced Petaluma trustees to pause approval of site safety plans after spotting "collect intelligence" language about student walkouts and social-media monitoring.

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.