Federal stablecoin rules and a wave of bank crypto products are reshaping where deposits sit — San Diego community banks could be on the front lines.

More than 1,000 gathered at the Ferry Building to demand regime change in Iran as reports of deadly crackdowns at home stoke exiled activists.

State Senator Scott Wiener revises his viewpoint on Israeli actions in Gaza, now labeling them as genocide, sparking criticism for perceived political opportunism from campaign rivals.

Mayor Daniel Lurie announced state legislation to let judges, with county approval, include involuntary medication in assisted outpatient treatment for people in severe crisis.

Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones is denied coverage for his cancer treatment by Blue Shield, leading his family to seek $50,000 through a fundraiser for his proposed treatment.

Rob Bonta joined four state attorneys general in suing to block a federal freeze on more than $10 billion in child‑care and family assistance funding. The coalition says the move is unlawful and threatens services families rely on.

Three Democrats compete to succeed Pelosi in Congress, focusing on progressive policies during a forum in San Francisco. They hold common ground on issues but differ in strategy and representation aspirations.

A tangled payroll system and decades‑old software have left California reclaiming millions from state employees. Reforms and a costly overhaul are aimed at stopping the next wave of errors.

San Francisco scored nearly $4 million from online sellers accused of shipping flavored nicotine pouches. The settlements force websites to block SF addresses and post warnings.

California’s SB 1061 keeps most medical debt off credit reports while federal rules remain unsettled. Here’s what Californians need to know.

Lawmakers in Sacramento unveiled SB 876 and related bills to speed insurance payouts, force transparency and expand replacement coverage for wildfire survivors.

New analysis shows the San Francisco ICE region recorded about 217 arrests per 100,000 non‑citizen residents in 2025 — the lowest in the nation. Experts point to sanctuary law and community resistance as key factors.

A Berkeley councilmember is pushing to restore limited tear gas use for the police SRT in high‑risk incidents, prompting oversight and activist pushback. The Police Accountability Board will review the resolution before council consideration.