A UC Giannini analysis finds California lost roughly $1 billion in China sales after 2025 tariffs, with pistachios, almonds and wine among the biggest losers.

Federal regulators renewed Diablo Canyon’s license after state and regional permits cleared, locking operations through at least 2030 while legal fights continue. Authorities tied approval to land conservation and water permits.

Sunny skies and a warm surge push inland highs into the mid‑80s this weekend. Gusty northwest winds Friday morning; coastal boaters should heed advisories.

City Council signaled intent to vacate a block of Fairmont Avenue to make way for Castro Commons, an eight‑story, 140‑unit condo and retail project; a final vote is expected April 28.

Wastewater surveillance shows rotavirus rising across Northern California; parents are urged to watch infants for dehydration and discuss vaccines with clinicians.

Intel will repurchase Apollo’s 49% stake in Fab 34 for $14.2 billion, a move the company says reflects a stronger balance sheet and rising AI demand.

San Jose police say a Flock ALPR hit led to a March 15 arrest in a mall parking lot, and officers recovered a loaded ghost gun, the department said.

Santa Clara County pledged $32.5M at the Lupina groundbreaking in San José, unlocking a 99‑unit deeply affordable housing project. Construction is underway and occupancy is expected by 2028.

Stockton native José Hernández used the Artemis II launch to urge local students toward STEM and spotlight the outreach programs he runs back home. His foundation and school partnerships deliver hands‑on science to Central Valley youth.

Morning sprinkles and gusty northwest winds clear to bright, warm afternoons. Weekend highs reach the mid-80s inland.

The Santa Cruz Mountains sent their regards at 1:41 a.m. Thursday, and the Bay Area received them. The USGS has since walked back the magnitude — but the shaking, and the Reddit spiral that followed, were very much real.

The ITC has opened a Section 337 investigation after InnoTV Labs alleged Roku and Hisense infringe display‑technology patents. The complaint seeks import bans and other remedies.

Apple’s fitness chief Jay Blahnik will leave in July amid reporting of a toxic work environment and a pending lawsuit set for trial in 2027.