Sunnyvale’s City Council unanimously adopted a policy on April 7 barring ICE from using city property and directing the city to provide “know your rights” resources. The move aligns Sunnyvale with other South Bay jurisdictions while noting legal limits.

El Camino Health paid about $19.3 million for a Sunnyvale office building at 595 Lawrence Expressway, adding to a recent string of local property purchases.

A new bill would formalize and fund organized sports in California prisons, using San Quentin's teams and outside partnerships as a possible statewide model.

A 1950s‑era strip mall in Cambrian Park could be remade into a mixed‑use village, but a permit amendment and market headwinds have left the project's future uncertain. Neighbors are weighing nostalgia against new housing.

Walnut Creek police say a 45‑year‑old resident was arrested April 8 after an alleged tagging spree called "mini bright" damaged vehicles and homes across the area.

Marisa Williams' Sol Bakery opens this Saturday in the Panhandle, bringing NYT‑praised guava tarts and sourdough-forward pastries to a tiny six-seat shop.

Everlane says it will consolidate operations in Los Angeles by August after a landlord filed an unlawful detainer against its Mission offices. The company says employees will be supported during the transition.

A proposed $135M settlement in Taylor v. Google would compensate U.S. Android users for alleged background data use. Final approval is set for June 23, 2026.

Skyrocketing child care bills are forcing Bay Area parents to cut hours, quit jobs or cobble together care while local fixes remain patchy.

A former Palo Alto High robotics coach is in court this week alleging harassment by parents and boosters. Jury selection began Tuesday in the civil trial.

A two‑alarm fire on Fairmount Avenue sent Oakland firefighters into a five‑story building; no people were hurt but 11 units were displaced and four damaged.

A shelter‑in‑place was ordered Tuesday in parts of Petaluma after police activity near Kuck and Monte Vista lanes. Neighbors were told to stay inside and call the sheriff's non‑emergency number.

Heidi Barrett has opened La Sirena’s first public tasting room in Calistoga, pairing small-production wines with a gallery of her paintings.