With midterm elections less than three weeks away and reports of an immigration enforcement surge in California, immigrant communities are bracing for a potentially heightened ICE presence — and are concerned about their safety at the polls.

At a community meeting about data center standards this week, many residents called for a halt to all data center approvals.

Make the pilgrimage to this decorated Inner Richmond home during the WNBA Finals.

Two Democrats are facing off in the District 12 race.

Election officials said the incident is being investigated by federal postal inspectors.

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Tech interests are spending tens of millions in California’s state legislative races this election cycle. But for many voters, Big Tech is joining the ranks of the “big bad boogeymen,” one political analyst says.

San José Mayor Matt Mahan said the city is prepared if a potential storm comes its way, thanks to investments in disaster preparedness.

If voters reject a regional transit ballot measure, the agency says it will be forced to cut service and lay off hundreds of employees.

Prescribed burns on Angel Island sent smoke and at-times dangerous air quality to residents around the Bay Area. Still, environmental managers say the operation was a win.

During the first day of testimony in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her former chief of staff also testified about her concerns over the role Thao’s romantic partner held in her office and criticisms of her staffing picks.

Larsen once called for a "middle path" on the AI arms race but now says we need to "shut down all the data centers."

Just weeks before Election Day, the U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal court to order California to withhold ballots from 20,000 voters it flagged as potentially ineligible.

If you’re still in need of weekend plans, this free day is packed with tours, workshops and hands-on activities to bring out your inner birder.

The Cloverdale City Council voted Wednesday to forward Esmeralda, a controversial new housing development and event center in the small Sonoma County town. The project faced a recent wave of backlash over environmental concerns.

Where you can watch the Valkyries’ games as the team makes it to the WNBA Finals in its second year.

Attorney General Rob Bonta is the latest to step in to save the facility housing thousands of historic records.

In the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, prosecutors claimed Thao put her political power up for sale, while defense attorneys attempted to impeach the government’s star witness.

Forecasters say there is not enough data yet to be certain, but are optimistic for above average snowfall

The first step involves a pilot project on the 900 block of Market Street, with plans like turning vacant storefronts into cultural spaces and installing more street art.

After years of playing defense over the nation’s highest gas prices, Democrats in battleground House districts are taking aim at war-fueled price increases.

Experts following artificial intelligence development closely say it's time for lawmakers in Washington to set up guardrails.

Just weeks before Election Day, the U.S. Department of Justice called on state election officials to withhold ballots from voters it flagged as potentially ineligible.

Gregory Walker and Curtis Green are two of four suspects identified by police in a Mission District shooting earlier this year.

In the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, prosecutors claimed Thao put her political power up for sale, while defense attorneys attempted to impeach the government’s star witness.

Character Technologies, the company behind the AI chatbot app Character.ai, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, raising questions about what happens to millions of users’ private conversations.

PG&E may cut their power to reduce wildfire risk as strong winds and warm weather pick up across the state.

It's the centerpiece of candidate Jane Kim's campaign. But the proposal's drawn skepticism from experts.

After being closed in August and September for renovations, the Nate Thurmond Panhandle basketball courts are freshly repaved and ready for a pickup game.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney is calling for a new approach to keeping kids safe.

Are you a CalFresh user? Here’s how the program changed this fall — and where you can find additional food assistance.

Find out how California’s MyShake earthquake app works, what to expect from emergency test alerts and how to set up your phone for more early earthquake warnings.

Public schools across the Bay Area are facing “some unambiguously big problems,” education experts say, but the elections for local school boards often fly under the radar.

In a 5-2 vote, the board moved to develop a neighborhood-based enrollment system for public school students — despite considerable opposition by parents districtwide.

Some couples do it for love; others do it to save on rent during the AI boom — how experts recommend protecting your finances when moving in with a partner.

Did Nancy Pelosi change the destiny of the Democratic Party?

It looks like Olive, Williams Sonoma’s “AI Sous Chef,” will be the only AI agent allowed on its website.

As El Niño continues to strengthen, scientists warn that California could face a winter of intense storms, heavy rain and coastal flooding.

Rep. James Gallagher is trying to hold onto a district that critics say was tailor-made for state Sen. Mike McGuire.

Ann Mannix was described as a dedicated mother whose three children followed her around like “little ducklings.”

Can science decode love without draining it of its mystery? UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner says understanding how love works can help us cultivate more intimacy.

The department’s announcement to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad has sparked nationwide backlash.

The Flip the Script program is one of the few shown to significantly decrease the risk of campus sexual assault among participants. Those who fought to bring it to Stanford were shocked when it was put on hold.

Charges before federal regulators allege that UFCW Local 5 got an 86-year-old unlawfully fired for refusing to pay a sudden $3,700 membership bill, which the union denies.

Prosecutors say Thao used her position to benefit the city’s recycling contractor in exchange for money and negative political mailers.

California’s upcoming gubernatorial election includes a potentially monumental feat: Xavier Becerra could become California’s first Latino governor in over 150 years.

San José and its two largest employee unions have tentatively agreed to a new contract.

A combination of El Niño-driven waves, tropical storm swells and high tides could flood Bay Area shorelines this week.

The lockdowns restricted access to large fans, ice water and other ways to stay cool.

At Tech Week in San Francisco, venture capitalists and AI founders have been ebullient about the White House's hands-off approach to AI regulation.