Home Eat is expanding into Union City’s Central Plaza, taking over the longtime Rose Garden Restaurant space. The chain lists the new location as “coming soon” at 33348 Alvarado‑Niles Rd.

Broadcom has tapped Alphabet accounting chief Amie Thuener as its next CFO, with a June 12, 2026 handoff and a May 4 start date. The move lines up with Broadcom’s AI push.

Milpitas approved $60,000 to distribute free doorbell cameras to residents, but privacy experts warn the giveaway could expand police surveillance and bias risks.

After the Supreme Court limited state bans on conversion therapy, California senators introduced SB 934, which would create malpractice remedies and extend filing windows for survivors.

A restored 1948 Pacific Electric F‑line streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire engine at Embarcadero & Bay Street; no injuries were reported and service was briefly halted.

A 27‑unit downtown Oakland building at 316 12th St sold for roughly $8.1M, marking another East Bay multifamily sale at a steep discount.

Contra Costa County warns H.R. 1’s work and redetermination rules could put 1.4M Californians at risk of losing Medi‑Cal and strain local clinics.

San Jose-based Trinamix landed a "well-into-nine-figures" growth investment from AEA Elevate arranged by Lloyd Greif, keeping founders in place while funding Oracle‑cloud AI expansion.

Barnes & Noble has filed plans for a 19,200‑sqft bookstore at 20740 Stevens Creek Blvd in Cupertino. The project, part of a national expansion, is under city review.

Alameda County Fire crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 14000 block of Farnsworth Street in San Leandro; firefighters are actively working the scene.

The team behind Tanzie’s opens Nudi Blue at 2049 San Pablo Ave on April 9, serving Chiang Mai teas and creative high‑tea sets by day and a planned raw seafood bar at night.

Most recorded crimes in San Francisco are down sharply this year — but homicides have climbed to 14, largely gun‑related. Officials point to concentrated incidents and rapid casework.

A person was shot near Stonestown Galleria on April 4; the victim sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries and no arrests have been announced.