Soumya Karlamangla

After a drop in demand driven by a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, California growers are plowing lettuce back into the soil and laying off workers.

The rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices.

Leaders of the state Democratic Party endorsed the ballot measure slated for November, but the party remains far from united on the issue as Democrats nationwide grapple with a growing wealth gap.

Plus, the horrendous smell plaguing one Canadian town.

The rise and fall of pinot noir symbolizes the larger struggles of the wine industry as younger generations turn to other beverages.

The Boisas went out on the San Francisco Bay to spread the ashes of one of their own. Then a wave toppled their boat.

Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had at least eight traffic violations in one 13-year period before his crash this year, according to court records.

The accident in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday led to the death of the boat owner’s brother. The authorities say they plan to end the search for three people still missing.

Sixteen other passengers were rescued after the pleasure boat sank in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday.

The reopening of the pipeline has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.

Visitors are enduring especially long waits at the popular national park after the Trump administration eliminated a summer reservation system.

The Archdiocese of San Francisco and lawyers for the survivors said the money would settle about 530 claims from people who said they were sexually abused by clergy members.

The sweeping legislation, fully enacted last month, has been challenged by Republican-led states. Environmental groups have their own complaints.

Voters rejected more local taxes than usual in the June election, a sign that they are feeling the pinch from rising costs.

A proposed wealth tax on billionaires is headed to the ballot unless Gov. Gavin Newsom and other opponents reach a deal with backers to remove it.

Eric Swalwell resigned in April as he faced sexual assault allegations, prompting a special election to fill out his term. Two Democrats topped the field in a regular primary election this month.

President Trump said the loss was an example of election fraud, but Mr. Pratt did not entertain that idea. Instead, he plans to wind down his campaign but keep attacking the two Democrats who advan...

The proposal was seen as a possible measure of how residents felt about the recent flood of money into the city as a result of the A.I. boom.