The removal and reinstatement of the Pride flag at Sonoma Valley High School prompted community backlash and discussions on inclusivity, leading to the promise of a more inclusive flag policy.

A two‑alarm blaze hit an apartment block on Kirkland Drive Tuesday morning, sending smoke across Sunnyvale as crews worked to bring the fire under control.

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office arrested 11 suspects in a targeted operation at a Target store in San Jose, recovering $1,100 in stolen items. Some suspects had past theft records.

The popular Castro location of Peet's Coffee at 2257 Market Street is set to close at the end of January.

Lone Star Funds paid roughly $130 million for the CMBS note on 600 California St., buying WeWork-linked debt at a steep discount and positioning itself to shape the tower's fate.

San Jose’s reported violent crime fell 15% and property crime 7% in 2025; police credited new tech and a real-time center while civil-rights groups sued over plate readers.

A drug‑resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading in California hospitals and nursing homes; the sickest patients are most vulnerable and facilities are tightening screening and cleaning.

A D.C.–to–San Francisco United flight was diverted to O'Hare Monday after a disruptive passenger was removed; the FBI and local police responded. Fellow travelers were rebooked onto an early-morning flight.

Juveniles in Oakley were involved in assault, kidnapping, attempted murder, and a police chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects and a call for information on case 26-95.

Acacia Capital bought the Sofia Apartments in Santa Clara for $183M—about $640K per unit—one of the pricier South Bay multifamily trades. The property includes dozens of city‑set‑aside affordable units.

BART has integrated Uber Transit into its app for seamless booking of short rides, aiming to bridge the first and last mile gap for Bay Area commuters.

Netflix revised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash offer, aiming to appeal to shareholders and complete the deal faster amidst competition from a Paramount-Skydance bid.

Atherton police investigate a burglary on Cowell Lane, urging residents to check surveillance footage and contact them with information. A white BMW hatchback may be involved.