Sen. Alex Padilla introduced the SHIELD Our Elections Act to give states and voters new legal tools to block ballot seizures and election intimidation.

Chan Ho Park’s Team61 has put $55M into the A’s Las Vegas push and pledged $70M total to help fund the Strip ballpark and relocation.

Tadej Pogacar sealed a record-tying fifth Tour de France in Paris after three weeks of climbing dominance and five stage wins. His margin left little doubt who ruled this year’s race.

Cool start Monday in San Jose with highs near 84°F. Gusty NW winds and sneaker waves will make Pacific beaches hazardous through Wednesday.

Sunny inland with mid-70s and gusty west winds. Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday with sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

A late-night shooting at an unsanctioned Morgan Hill party left one person dead and seven wounded, deputies said.

A man in his 70s was struck in a Palo Alto parking lot and taken to hospital. Police are investigating the incident as possible elder abuse and are asking for tips.

A body was pulled from waters near Point Diablo; officials say the OCME will try to identify the remains as investigators probe last week's Volare capsizing.

A brush fire near Vargas Road in Fremont burned about 10 acres Saturday; crews from Cal Fire and local departments stopped forward progress while investigators probe the cause.

An Alameda County judge tossed misdemeanor charges after defense lawyers said officers escalated a call inside an Oakland home, injuring a woman with stage‑4 cancer.

A Shetland pony escaped in Evergreen and trotted through San Jose streets before officers tracked it down and returned it to its owner. No injuries were reported.

A marshland brush fire near the Napa–Solano line forced evacuations in American Canyon and drew a multi-agency response, with aircraft requested and residents urged to take precautions.

A July 25 traffic stop near W 8th and Donahue produced a loaded .22‑caliber revolver; a juvenile and a 28‑year‑old man were booked, police say.