A new COVID-19 variant dubbed “cicada” has been detected in California
A new COVID-19 variant dubbed “cicada” has been detected in California and identified in multiple states through wastewater and clinical samples
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A new COVID-19 variant dubbed “cicada” has been detected in California and identified in multiple states through wastewater and clinical samples
A man convicted in the killing of 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee was sentenced but will not serve prison time, with the remainder of his sentence converted to probation
DOJ admitted it relied on a legal memo that did not apply to immigration courts, undermining its defense of courthouse arrest policies across the U.S.
A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive platforms for children, awarding $6 million in damages in a landmark case
Concierge medicine is rapidly expanding in California, with patients increasingly required to pay annual fees on top of insurance just to keep their doctor
DHS proposes to extend the waiting period for asylum seekers’ work permits from 150 days to one year, with additional biometric requirements and processing delays
ICE skipped Bay Area airports in its deployment, yet agents detained a Guatemalan mother at SFO. The case highlights the role of TSA data sharing
A scammer at Lake Merritt stole $42,000 through Venmo by asking strangers to hand over their phones under the pretense of taking photos or playing music
Key Bay Area news for March 25, 2026: ICE-related arrest at SFO, two fatal shootings in San Francisco, Meta layoffs, housing developments, and sharp drop in Sierra snowpack
Gas prices in California hit $5.76 a gallon, fueling a political clash between governor candidates over taxes, regulations, and how to help drivers.