Another decision next week could change California mask rules again, offering clarity or even more confusion for employers.

In April, the coalition of mayors of the state’s 13 largest cities, led by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, asked for a $20 billion, five-year investment to curb homelessness—half of the state's surplus.

Drought conditions in California remain at record highs, with most of the state now classified in “extreme” or “exceptional” drought, and much of the Bay Area north of San Jose last week was included in the most severe “exceptional drought” zone.

Nine days after the mass murder of nine VTA workers in San Jose, a federal judge in San Diego overturned California’s assault weapons ban. California officials vowed to win on appeal, but gun advocates are emboldened by a shifting Supreme Court.

Newsom proposes to add $1.1 billion annually to the formula to enable those districts to hire more staff for "concentration" school districts, where more than 2 million low-income children and English learners are enrolled.

The governor's announcement includes the use of sidewalks and converted parking spaces for outdoor dining and the sale of alcohol to-go. Bars will also be allowed to continue partnering with food trucks, restaurants and catering companies to sell food with alcohol even if they don't have an on-site kitchen.

Jing Chiang Huang was originally charged with sex trafficking, tax fraud and money laundering in Santa Clara County Superior Court.

Expectations are high for a turnaround as experts say the federal relief alone could be enough to cut California’s child poverty in half.

The New York Times asked three experts from different disciplines to respond to readers’ questions about wearing masks now.

More than 251,000 Californians signed up to help, some hoping to get an early shot. Few got the chance to volunteer.

Statewide figures were similar for Bay Area counties, which had enrollment drops between 2% and 4%.

The shortage is another unlikely ripple effect of the pandemic that has hampered the supply pipeline for businesses, from bikes to boba tea.

Bars in both counties will also be allowed to reopen indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people.

California’s mask mandate requires people to wear a face covering at all times indoors or on public transit unless actively eating or drinking.

California is one of four states, including Oregon, Minnesota and Tennessee, along with Washington, D.C., that have proposed new laws.

As the valley’s tech companies have driven the U.S. economy since the Great Recession, the region remains one of the most unequal.