An emergency housing voucher program offers improvements to the decades-old federal solution to the housing affordability crisis. trib.al/nPlfm32

Experts are warning that a 1,000-year flash flood could be the most expensive natural disaster the state's history. trib.al/2UbL3lR

Dowse, known for playing vice principal Yvonne Teasley, died Saturday at 64. trib.al/2vWjUvP

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/QgWVqZx

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

Thieves crashed into the Wilshire Boulevard store early Saturday morning. Suspects are still at-large. trib.al/vu4dNJF

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/r8uJqPb

The San Francisco Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a 2006 murder case, the department announced on Tuesday. trib.al/FKpfjs1

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/bsAXums

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

Legislators killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation and more. trib.al/3T1Tdf9

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

The state GOP is seeking to capitalize on parents’ anger to win local school board races in 2022 and motivate Republican voters. trib.al/v2XKK8A

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

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

Save the date for August 25th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/ViK5UeB

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

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

Restaurateurs say the bill could raise costs and prices and fundamentally change relationships with fast food chains. trib.al/m4qHG5u

The attention surrounding Gov. Gavin Newsom's CARE Court proposal focuses on the decades-long debate over involuntary care. trib.al/27xSvtF