Oakland police recovered two firearms and arrested two men during a human‑trafficking enforcement sweep on International Boulevard. The department says the operation also connected people to support resources.

An 18-year-old was critically wounded in a late-night shooting on Wilbur Avenue; Antioch police say detectives are investigating.

Valley SWAT served a warrant near SW 305th and 2nd Ave SW and arrested a suspect who police say faces a San Jose felony assault warrant and will be extradited.

Google cleared dozens of downtown lots for a megacampus that hasn’t been built. The pause leaves empty blocks, displaced businesses and a ticking clock on community payments.

A child was hurt Wednesday at Bubb Elementary's play yard in Mountain View; a suspect is in custody and police say there is no ongoing threat. The investigation is active.

An Emeryville woman faces felony and misdemeanor counts after police say she groped a 15-year-old, bit an officer and damaged hospital equipment.

A man was found dead near the railroad tracks behind the Vallejo Police Department on Monday; the Solano County coroner found at least one gunshot wound. Detectives are asking for tips.

San Jose warms from the low 50s this morning to the low 80s Thursday, with 90s possible early next week. Cooling-center info and tips inside.

Clear skies and highs near 80°F Thursday start a week of above‑normal warmth in Oakland. Cooling centers and safety tips are linked below.

Pancha’s has reopened in Yountville after a careful rebuild, returning as a neighborhood bar that preserves its dive‑bar character while adding safety updates.

A study urges San Jose to add 80,000–100,000 sq ft to the McEnery Convention Center and explore a sports-anchored district to boost downtown activity.

The Villa will reopen in May as The Junction — a family-friendly beer-and-pizza spot with a 4,000-square-foot beer garden, 30 taps and sweeping hilltop views.

Emergency crews evaluated multiple students after an altercation and pepper spray outside Leadership High School on Ocean Avenue. Officials say firefighters and paramedics were on scene.