Santa Clara County bomb squad and explosive‑detection dogs searched El Camino Health’s Los Gatos Hospital Thursday after reports of possible pipe bombs. Officials said the sweep found no hazardous items.

County records show Google sold multiple Pacific Shores Center buildings in Redwood City to a Farallon-led buyer, with acquisition financing recorded alongside the deeds.

At Snowflake Summit, the company’s HR chief said candidates should be 'AI curious' as Snowflake folds agentic tools into daily work and hiring.

Santa Rosa tapped Monica Thomas from Oakland Unified as its next superintendent. She starts July 1 as the district continues deep budget work and staff shifts.

A new PNAS study finds climate predicts whether invasive plants mimic natives or diverge and flower earlier, giving managers a clear triage tool.

Napa Valley College unveiled the Donna Altes Hospitality Training Center on June 2, adding a tasting bar and classroom to its Wine Education Complex. The privately funded facility will train students for tasting‑room and wine‑sales roles.

Kalthia Group bought the Super 8 by Wyndham in north San Jose for about $8 million, joining a run of discounted hotel sales in the Bay Area.

Maggie & Mac’s, from the owners of Momo’s, opens June 5 in the Inner Sunset with family recipes, pizzas and a kids’ menu.

Incumbent Peter Ortiz led early returns in San Jose’s District 5 primary, holding about 44.9% on election night and setting up a likely November runoff. Ballots and mail returns are still being tallied.

City Manager Alex Khojikian will lead June town halls to discuss the city’s budget and a proposed 1/4‑cent sales tax that could raise about $7 million a year.

Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour stops at San Jose's SAP Center for two nights, June 19–20. The limited U.S. arena run follows a blockbuster stadium leg.

Hazel will reopen in Occidental’s former Barley & Hops space, and Sonoma Eats plans a new Sonoma location after closing in March; both aim to open this summer.

A Richmond District family's rent was raised from $3,695 to $7,000 after a May sale; condo‑exemption rules and disclosure requirements could shape a legal fight.