The FTC opened a 47‑page review of food and grocery delivery pricing, arguing that “free delivery” ads often hide mandatory fees and asking for public comment.

The City Manager’s budget plan would cut 138 positions and shrink police patrol teams, with a possible fire station closure on the table unless voters OK a sales tax.

Tom Steyer released a sweeping manifesto calling on California to abolish ICE and prosecute its agents — a move that collides with his hedge fund's past CoreCivic stake. The plan reshapes his campaign even as rivals press his record.

The SEC approved FINRA's overhaul of the pattern day‑trader rule, scrapping the $25,000 minimum in favor of intraday margin standards and lifting a major barrier for small accounts.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the DOE and DoD to explain whether Nvidia's December purchase of SchedMD raises competition and national‑security concerns.

AB 2624 would extend Safe at Home‑style confidentiality to immigration‑support workers and makes malicious publication of their personal data a civil and criminal offense. Supporters call it protection; critics say it could chill watchdog reporting.

The State Bar says two attorneys were charged and a third agreed to discipline after court filings allegedly included AI‑generated nonexistent or irrelevant citations. The cases signal tougher scrutiny of machine‑assisted legal research.

Former Sheriff Christina Corpus filed a defamation claim against San Mateo County, saying officials' statements led to her removal. The filing follows a landmark ouster and years of legal fights.

Discovery ChalleNGe Academy in Lathrop will stay open after a Pentagon funding reversal, officials say, after Rep. Josh Harder and local leaders pressed for a fix.

A Pacific Research Institute report warns California’s private‑sector job growth is lagging the nation, with tech and manufacturing shedding roles and big metros losing residents.

Libby Schaaf will lead the Bay Area Council with a focus on transit, housing and retaining business talent as the region heads into major funding and policy fights.

Four challengers in the Sunset could use ranked-choice transfers to topple Alan Wong in the June 2 special election. Outside money and public-matching funds make the math tight.

Federal complaints and FEC entries say Rep. Eric Swalwell employed a Brazilian au pair beyond her visa and used campaign funds to pay her, according to filings and news reviews.