A federal immigration judge granted asylum to a California woman born in Iran and adopted by a U.S. veteran, ending deportation threats from the Department of Homeland Security. The woman, known as Ms…
Woodland resident John Lipsey IV pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter on Friday for the 2020 disappearance and presumed death of his roommate, Luther Harris, in Vacaville. The plea agreement c…
Social media helped locate the family of Pedro Sousa Garcia, a 53-year-old unhoused man who died in Salinas on May 7, after the Monterey County Coroner's Office failed to find relatives through tradit…
An interim peace deal between the U.S. and Iran sparked anger among Israelis, who blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what they call a disastrous agreement that weakens Israel and strengthens …
Iranian Americans are divided over Iran's World Cup participation, with some planning protests outside the stadium in Los Angeles and others organizing watch parties. The protests, led by diaspora mem…
Five years after the Oakland Unified School District pledged reparations for Black students, much of the promise remains unfulfilled. The original Black Thriving Task Force stopped meeting after a yea…
SpaceX shares surged up to 8.7% in their second day of trading, boosting the company's market value to over $2.2 trillion following a record $86.2 billion IPO. The strong debut eased concerns about la…
Hyatt House Pleasant Hill was sold for $3.3 million, or about $23,200 per room, after a foreclosure, reflecting the weak Bay Area hotel market. The price is far below the 2025 regional median of $109,…
Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt. The combined company will become the third-largest player in U.S. t…
Americans are saving more for retirement but confidence in having enough money has dropped significantly, according to EBRI's 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey. Working Americans' confidence fell to 6…
San Jose may buy the historic Knox-Goodrich building for $3.6 million from Urban Catalyst, contingent on the developer starting construction of a 276-unit apartment complex by 2027. The deal aims to s…
California home insurance premiums are projected to rise 16% in 2026, the largest increase in the U.S., driven by rising property damage including the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Despite the jump, Cal…
United Airlines changed a family's return itinerary from Australia without proper notification, leading to $2,000 in out-of-pocket costs for replacement tickets. The airline failed to coordinate with …
AT&T is escalating efforts to end its obligation to provide landline service in California, filing federal petitions and a lawsuit to preempt state rules. Customers report worsening service, outages, …
Trustee Jodi Montgomery plans to file court documents next week to release trust fund money to Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of slain filmmakers Rob and Michelle Reiner, to finance his criminal def…
A federal judge ordered Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties to pay Blake Lively's legal fees after she accused him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign. The judge denied Lively's request for …
Bay Area real estate mogul Ken Mattson reversed his decision to plead guilty in a federal fraud case, according to a prosecutor's letter. Mattson, accused of operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded in…
Older Californians are becoming homeless faster than any other age group, advocates told the state's Commission on Aging, warning that the housing system lacks affordable options for seniors who need …
Dog cooling collars help prevent overheating in pets by lowering body temperature through evaporative or frozen methods. The ALL FOR PAWS Chill Out Dog Ice Bandana is a top pick, using evaporation to …
Robots are increasingly entering homes and restaurants, with robotic vacuums, mops, and lawn mowers becoming common. In restaurants, robot servers are gaining demand as a solution to labor shortages, …