Nancy Pelosi will open a $50 million institute at UC Berkeley in January 2027 to teach, fund research and host visiting fellows focused on strengthening democracy.

Millbrae's council voted June 23 to ask to be added to the Central County Fire JPA after a jump in the city's share of the department's bills. City leaders say they're paying more without a seat at the table.

Cool morning, sunny and breezy this afternoon with highs near 75°F. Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday; avoid jetties and unsupervised ocean swimming.

A clean energy startup founder who won SF Climate Week's hackathon is now on Facebook Marketplace selling made-to-order dog raincoats crafted from plastic bags California just finished banning. Two hundred people liked it, the dog looks resigned, and the head coverage situation remains unresolved.

Senate Bill 1007 would limit most HOA dues hikes to 8% without homeowner approval, splitting Democrats and forcing a debate over reserve funding and transparency.

A three-vehicle crash on Ladd Road near Tully Road killed one person and injured several others Saturday night; CHP is investigating.

California’s MORE program rehabbed parks like Shady Lane, but one‑time funding and tight deadlines left many communities stalled and some big rebuilds scaled back.

Fairfield firefighters rescued four dogs after a working structure fire on Diamond Way; department video shows crews shifting to exterior operations.

Zillow shows Emeryville’s typical home value has slid to roughly $445K in a year, with condos bearing the brunt as rising HOA fees and new apartments bite. The city’s condo-heavy stock amplifies the decline.

Drone video shows multiple great whites feeding on a whale carcass off Martin's Beach. Scientists link the sightings to warm ocean conditions and early El Niño signals.

A Foster City traffic stop on Saturday led officers to seize a gun, a loaded high‑capacity magazine and about 400 grams of marijuana; the driver was arrested for DUI.

A Tidewater affiliate has proposed replacing Ramekins with townhouses and moving the 1864 General’s Daughter, setting up a clash between housing goals and preservation in Sonoma.

State agencies restricted anchovy and sardine harvests in Monterey Bay after tests found elevated domoic acid. Bait use is allowed but consumers are advised not to eat fish from the affected waters.