Contra Costa posted a third interim update to its June 2 primary totals, adding mail ballots through the June 9 receipt deadline and more in‑person counts. Totals remain unofficial until the canvass is certified.

California’s attorney general and secretary of state asked an appellate court to block Shasta County’s Measure B, arguing it conflicts with state election law and could disenfranchise mail voters. The petition seeks expedited relief before the changes can take effect.

Foster City is switching to district-based council elections this November. Districts 1 and 2 will be on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

The City Manager’s recommended FY2026‑27 budget balances citywide spending but warns of roughly $20M in revenue at risk; Council will weigh approval June 23.

A Berkeley Ph.D. candidate and founder of ISP‑Myanmar was detained in Kunming on suspicion of espionage, Chinese officials say. Details remain scarce as diplomats seek answers.

A civil grand jury says staffing losses and a stalled permitting software rollout are slowing Napa’s Planning Division and offered 14 recommendations to speed reviews.

Contra Costa Elections warns voters with cure letters to respond by June 24; the county says you can even text codes to 28683 to sign the cure affidavit.

A new, celeb‑filled short called "Comeback City" frames San Francisco’s rebound — and campaign filings show who paid for the pitch.

Glenn County says it will end its Willows law‑enforcement contract on June 30, citing a near‑$1M shortfall; calls will be routed to other agencies as talks continue.

FBI agents served search warrants at the Contra Costa Assessor's office in Martinez and two East Bay homes tied to Gus Kramer and Vince Robb. No charges have been announced.

A Bakersfield congressman put language into a federal transportation bill that would limit when ride‑hailing apps can be sued, as Uber spends tens of millions in California.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a probe into FIFA after fans said premium World Cup seats were reassigned. The investigation will look at possible violations of state consumer law.

A legal group says three big districts hid students’ gender IDs and has urged federal probes; superintendents will testify before a House committee this Wednesday.