San José police on May 1 renewed a public appeal for help in a 2013 homicide, sharing case materials and asking residents to contact investigators with tips or footage.

Dr. Jeffrey Scott Johnson, 54, was arrested in Walnut Creek and charged with three counts of sexual abuse; his case returns to court May 11.

Kathleen Foley-Hughes has built Ada’s Cafe into a mission-driven employer that trains and hires adults with disabilities. The founder was named an Avenidas honoree as the cafe plots local expansion.

A Napa judge denied NVUSD’s bid to undo approval of the Mayacamas countywide charter, leaving the school in operation while the larger lawsuit continues. Local officials and legal filings outline the next steps.

A pedestrian suffered major injuries in a hit-and-run on Boyes Boulevard in Boyes Hot Springs; CHP is asking witnesses to call with tips about a gray Toyota Tacoma.

The Dallas Cowboys signed 11 undrafted free agents and kept reshaping the roster after the draft. Michael Trigg and a 6‑foot‑8 tackle are among the names to watch.

A crowded June 2 primary will decide who replaces Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis. Big names including Fiona Ma, Michael Tubbs and Josh Fryday are vying for the post.

Campbell Police and Santa Clara County Fire responded to a fire at Virginia Ave and Linda Dr Thursday night; officials urged the public to avoid the area.

A California appeals court reversed two of three convictions against animal-rights activist Wayne Hsiung in a Petaluma farm-incursion case, remanding the matter to the trial court. The ruling focuses on excluded evidence tied to a necessity defense.

After months of fundraising and city action, the Sakauye Farmhouse has been relocated to History Park for restoration and public programming.

Thieves made off with Moonchild’s 20‑foot U‑Haul full of instruments and stage gear in Oakland, forcing multiple California shows to be postponed as police investigate.

Sares Regis bought the stalled 405 Alberto Way parcel in Los Gatos for under $11.8M; town files show a 78‑unit plan that could be revived under the new ownership.

About two dozen bronze memorial bench plaques were stolen from Alameda parks, leaving donors and officials scrambling for answers.