A State Department cable tells consulates to deny visas to applicants who say they fear returning home, a change that could ensnare H‑1B holders, students and travelers.

Five leading governor candidates gathered in Oakland to debate housing plans as mail ballots begin arriving. Each sketched different fixes on permitting, production and investor rules.

Washington sanctioned three Chinese satellite firms accused of supplying imagery that helped Iran target U.S. forces, widening a sanctions push ahead of a key China summit.

Mayor Daniel Lurie pointed to a Marina bar's quick permit win as proof PermitSF reforms are easing red tape for small businesses. The example shows how faster approvals can quickly add outdoor seats.

Los Angeles and state officials say General Motors will pay $12.75M and delete OnStar driving records after allegations it sold subscribers' location and driving data.

Judge Amit Mehta denied Google’s bid to pause a court order that would force limited sharing of search data with rivals, saying implementation is likely months away.

Former Concord immigration judge Kyra Lilien sued the DOJ, alleging she was wrongfully removed for being a woman, a Democrat and an immigrant‑rights advocate. She seeks reinstatement, back pay and damages.

The state approved roughly $221 million in CalCompetes credits for 17 firms, projects that officials say will create 4,489 jobs and about $1 billion in private investment.

New data show California’s per‑student K‑12 funding rose to $19,894 in 2022–23 and the state climbed from the national bottom to roughly 13th — but much of the gain came from one‑time COVID dollars.

SFFD Section Chief Michael Mason was named a 2026 Steinberg Institute Champion for expanding community paramedicine — from street crisis teams to field buprenorphine.

South Bay business leaders rallied May 4 to urge the Air District to pause rules that would require zero‑NOx water heaters in 2027 and furnaces in 2029 amid worries about retrofit costs and readiness.

Senior U.S. officials warned China it may face tighter visa rules and entry bans if Beijing doesn't speed up repatriations; the warning arrives ahead of Trump's May summit.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan publicly challenged GOP rival Steve Hilton on X, arguing leadership means standing up to power rather than echoing it.