A 20-year-old woman was hit by a California State Parks lifeguard vehicle at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay; she was hospitalized and authorities are investigating.

Court records show months of alleged GPS tracking, slashed tires and more than 100 unwanted messages before Maria Vanegas Parra’s fatal June 11 stabbing in North San Jose. Her estranged husband faces murder and stalking-related charges.

City Council deferred a plan to raise some downtown meter rates and extend paid hours after a flood of public comment. The proposal would affect about 1,600 meters and is projected to bring in roughly $1.2M a year.

Campbell police say license‑plate readers helped them arrest two people after a May 27 armed robbery near Apricot Avenue. Officers recovered stolen tools and found drugs on a suspect.

Raising Cane's confirmed a Rohnert Park opening in September 2027; the chain hasn't announced a specific site yet.

A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit‑and‑run near Tully and Senter; police traced the vehicle and arrested a driver after reviewing camera and plate‑reader data.

Elastic is cutting roughly 7% of staff — about 281 positions — saying AI and automation will let it operate leaner while it invests in growth areas.

Sunnyvale's popular Urban Grill buffet has been shut down by Santa Clara County health inspectors for the second time since March — and the closure report reveals that the restaurant's own pest control company documented live mouse activity at the facility just four days before inspectors arrived.

San Francisco Brewing Co. is opening an 18,680‑sq‑ft Mission Bay taproom this Friday, taking over the former Seven Stills building with 20 taps, a 30‑barrel system and an on‑site distillery.

A long-hidden Giordano probe released June 23 finds six Vallejo officers violated policy in a badge‑bending ritual; eight were cleared. The report was unsealed after years of legal fights.

West Valley College unveiled a tuition‑free Bachelor of Science in Land Stewardship and Sustainability at its Saratoga campus, expanding a program that dates to 1970.

Yosemite rangers are investigating after a visitor was swept over Nevada Fall; witnesses say a bystander tried to rescue the swimmer. Officials continue to gather evidence.

A local tutoring nonprofit says 40 donated Chromebooks, staff laptops and livestream gear were stolen in a break-in. Organizers are holding a Sunday fundraiser to replace the equipment.