San Jose police say a Flock ALPR hit led to a March 15 arrest in a mall parking lot, and officers recovered a loaded ghost gun, the department said.

Santa Clara County pledged $32.5M at the Lupina groundbreaking in San José, unlocking a 99‑unit deeply affordable housing project. Construction is underway and occupancy is expected by 2028.

A fight outside Sun Terrace Elementary in Concord on Wednesday evening left one man dead. Police say those present have been identified and are cooperating with investigators.

Oakland officials say crime fell in 2025 and are preparing a 2026 public‑safety plan that pairs violence prevention with targeted policing and technology. The move aims to lock in recent declines while answering community concerns.

A San Francisco chatbot startup says Apple pulled its apps and froze more than $500,000 in developer payouts; the company has filed suit asking a court to restore access and release funds.

A new international index puts San Francisco ahead of every other U.S. city, ranking 45th worldwide. The Happy City Index credits parks, governance and health and mobility measures.

Permits filed show a six‑story, 91‑unit affordable project at 111 Fairmount that preserves the church entry while adding new below‑market homes. The Unity Council and Oakland Peace Center are listed as partners.

A new Petaluma lunch spot is drawing buzz for a half roast chicken rubbed in a 17‑spice Levantine blend.

Oakland police are searching for a driver in a recent hit-and-run and are asking residents to check cameras and share any footage with investigators.

Vallejo Unified severed a contract with JF University after a video showed the group's president promoting religious aims in schools. The district says services will continue as programming shifts in-house.

Light rain and breezy south winds may slow Wednesday’s commute in San Jose; a warm, gusty weekend follows.

A state appeals panel ordered the Sonoma sheriff’s office to comply with subpoenas from the county’s civilian watchdog, clearing a path for a sealed whistleblower probe. The decision leans on recent state rules that give watchdogs subpoena power while protecting sensitive records.

Tenants at Bethel AME–owned Fillmore apartments report mold, asbestos and safety lapses while a church leader’s company holds lucrative security contracts.