U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts halted the policy of ICE arresting immigrants at courthouses, affecting Northern and Central California and extending to Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan.

San Francisco legal victory compels federal government to restore access to 195 vital public health websites, following a lawsuit emphasizing the need for data-driven health care decisions.

San Francisco fire officials are investigating a lieutenant after Instagram posts that appeared to cheer a recent ICE operation. The posts were removed after reporters sought comment.

San Bruno police are pressing for pay raises as contract talks stall before a Dec. 31 deadline. City leaders say budgets are tight and warn large increases could force cuts.

Bay Area Jewish leaders demanded Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez resign after he reposted conspiracy-laced content about the Bondi Beach massacre. Martinez apologized and deleted the posts.

Judge Amit Mehta heard arguments on whether Trump can claim presidential immunity for Jan. 6. The decision could decide whether lawmakers and officers can pursue civil damages.

A Civic Lens poll of 400 likely voters puts Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop early California governor polling, but strategists say a large undecided vote keeps the race fluid.

The California Department of Education told Tahoe‑Truckee to move its high‑school sports into the California federation after Nevada tightened transgender‑athlete rules, touching off fights over travel and fairness.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie reflects on his first year in office, noting crime reduction and the implementation of technology in law enforcement, but faces criticism for his methods in addressing homelessness and economic challenges.

San Francisco's Planning Commission now requires permits for exterior drone testing in PDR zones, a move resulting from DoorDash's drone activities and concerns about privacy and employment in diverse socioeconomic areas.

Council meets Tuesday to consider allowing the NFL use the Youth Soccer Park during Super Bowl week and a 4% Silicon Valley Power rate increase. Both items are on the year-end agenda.

Councilmember Ray Wang apologized after leaving a Dec. 2 Zoom council meeting about a housing project; his exit forced the session to end.

Mayor Daniel Lurie asked city departments to find $400M in cuts as San Francisco confronts a roughly $936M two‑year shortfall. The move sets up months of bargaining with unions and the Board of Supervisors.