Scotts Valley Patch

The attention surrounding Gov. Gavin Newsom's CARE Court proposal focuses on the decades-long debate over involuntary care. trib.al/J0kQvEi

Restaurateurs say the bill could raise costs and prices and fundamentally change relationships with fast food chains. trib.al/Q6VVPP3

Looking for things to do in person and virtually this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered. trib.al/9Thphaw

Sleek, sophisticated, clean lines — a look at 5 California homes currently on the market. trib.al/JtCCEdh

Parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in others opposed to COVID restrictions. trib.al/yitbBDe

Two other states – but not California – face cuts to Colorado River water in 2023 as the federal government escalates its drought response. trib.al/bz1NEwC

Bold design dominates this Tahoe-area residence, priced at $8.795 million. trib.al/c6kvLkX

The state GOP is seeking to capitalize on parents’ anger to win local school board races in 2022 and motivate Republican voters. trib.al/k6JJts6

In the Central Valley, public health officials are waiting for resources and trying to get information to residents seeking help. trib.al/g0gHt2j

The statewide Flex Alert will be in effect for part of Wednesday. trib.al/m2bsJVf

The FBI reports that it located 84 children, including 37 'actively missing,' during "Operation Cross Country," in a nationwide sting. trib.al/IyWWgDy

PG&E reports an "alarming rate" of scam complaints this year, including a new one involving electric meters. trib.al/coISXRP

Warning that the supply will shrink by 10% due to climate change, Newsom sets targets for recycled water and increased storage. trib.al/ScGsvMR

Legislators killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation and more. trib.al/TRXMfBs

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not, we’ve rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday. trib.al/xLtGclA

The San Francisco Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a 2006 murder case, the department announced on Tuesday. trib.al/M4pJv2y

A juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing a man at a Brentwood gym early Thursday morning, police said Friday. trib.al/Qn187Na

"As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case," the department announced Friday, the day Heche died. trib.al/D0zHosR

Thieves crashed into the Wilshire Boulevard store early Saturday morning. Suspects are still at-large. trib.al/3ObI2D5

A man once briefly married to Britney Spears has been convicted of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star’s June wedding. trib.al/ciOQBSW