Windsor Hospitality Group filed Chapter 11 for the Holiday Inn Windsor–Wine Country; the court allowed cash to keep the hotel open while a July hearing plays out.

San José police announced a brief X post saying the city suffered its 20th traffic fatality of 2026; officials released few details as investigators probe.

Dozens of full‑time workers at the Graduate Palo Alto say they were laid off in April and later rehired as lower‑paid contractors, sparking protests and city comments.

A city‑commissioned study finds a handful of outside firms captured most construction dollars while Black‑owned businesses received a tiny share. Staff proposed a roadmap to change contracting rules.

State officials warn students may not see new Workforce Pell grants when the federal program starts July 1 as California builds the systems and data agreements needed to deliver payments.

Google.org is committing $50 million to train 300,000 U.S. skilled‑trade workers through unions and trade groups as data‑center demand surges. The funds will back union training pilots and updated apprenticeships.

Three pedestrians, including at least two S.F. police officers, were struck at California and Hyde; one was pinned under a Lexus and extricated. Investigators have not yet released a cause.

Racist slurs and swastikas were spray‑painted at Rinconada Park; Palo Alto police have opened a hate‑crime probe and are canvassing for tips and footage.

Neon-bright Mission restaurant Shuggie’s will close July 11 after four years amid rising costs and shifting dining habits. Owners plan pop-ups and a farewell party.

A Solano County judge has ordered the man accused in a 2024 Amtrak stabbing committed to a state psychiatric hospital while his case is paused. The decision follows a finding that he is incompetent to stand trial.

Two people were wounded near Crown Memorial State Beach Thursday night. Alameda police say the investigation is active and in its early stages.

Two adults were found with stab wounds on the 80 block of Descanso Drive in San Jose and were hospitalized in life‑threatening condition. Police say the motive is under investigation and there is no ongoing threat.

Friday morning outages knocked Facebook and Instagram offline for many users, with Downdetector showing six‑figure reports and Meta’s status page flagging Ads Manager problems.