Trustees approved exclusive talks with Napa United and Napa Valley 1839 FC to study a privately financed upgrade of the college’s rundown football field into an 1,800‑seat soccer stadium. Backers say the project would be funded by donors and a loan.

City inspectors flagged visible blight and rodent problems at 27 South First St., a foreclosed downtown parcel once slated for a 24‑story tower. Officials are weighing fines and enforcement.

OpenAI’s nonprofit says it will grant $1 billion next year for health research and programs to blunt AI’s social impacts. The pledge ramps up a broader $25 billion plan and draws scrutiny over governance.

Major music publishers asked a San Jose federal judge to rule that Anthropic infringed copyrights by using song lyrics to train its Claude chatbot.

Jake's Cafe & Catering in Livermore closed on March 23 after 12 years. Owner Jake Palmer cited health reasons and handed out free farewell breakfast burritos.

Ben Gongora has sued Napa Valley Unified after his dismissal over a disputed 2025 game, asking to clear his name and be reinstated. The petition seeks removal of 'assault' references from his personnel file.

A viral photo of raw beef and mayo left on a Mission sidewalk drew online outrage; Hamburger Project says the meat was discarded and it has tightened delivery procedures.

San Jose Jazz revealed its Summer Fest dates and a star‑studded lineup for Aug 7–9, 2026 in downtown San Jose. The city posted photos of the announcement and praised the roster.

A pilot was killed when a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza crashed Sunday in the Granite Chief Wilderness near Alpine Meadows. Rescue teams reached the remote wreckage after an aerial search and an Apple crash alert narrowed the area.

Vallejo police say a man was arrested after gunfire in the 40 block of Rotary Way; no one was injured and officers recovered multiple loaded firearms.

Sixth Street Burger has opened downtown San Jose with 80/20 wagyu smash patties, tallow fries and a two‑pound Royal Burger tied to a timed eating challenge.

A pre-dawn rollover east of Modesto left one person dead and several injured near Santa Fe Avenue and Claus Road.

Zyphra, an AGI startup, has subleased the entire 44th floor of Salesforce Tower after relocating from Palo Alto. The move underscores AI firms’ appetite for premium downtown offices.