San Mateo prosecutors say Dr. Dharmesh Patel completed a two‑year diversion and his attempted‑murder charges tied to the 2023 Devil’s Slide crash were dismissed. The outcome renews debate over diversion for violent crimes.

Cloudy morning in San Jose with a marine layer; gusty NNW winds this afternoon. Beach Hazards Statement through Friday warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to breezy afternoons. A Beach Hazards Statement through Friday warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

Crews have started tearing down buildings at the long‑disputed Permanente cement plant near Cupertino, the first visible phase of a decades‑long cleanup and reclamation effort.

A new SoMa bar opened near Oracle Park with a horseshoe bar, martini-forward cocktails and triple-cooked 'disco' fries that can be upgraded with Cajun beef gravy.

A public review draft would create objective residential design standards, new zoning categories and a ministerial clearance to speed some housing projects.

A jury convicted Rev. Ray Fitzgerald Montgomery of misdemeanor domestic violence for an attack at his San Jose home in 2024. Sentencing is set for Sept. 8, 2026.

Santa Clara County’s taxable roll climbed to $754.5B for fiscal 2026‑27 as office vacancies press commercial values and prompt expected appeals.

Anthropic has locked a 20‑year lease at TeraWulf’s Justified Data campus in Hawesville, KY, a deal TeraWulf projects will bring about $19B in contracted revenue and 401 MW of GPU power by 2028.

Rohnert Park police say a 21‑year‑old Sonoma man was booked on a felony charge after allegedly trying to sell a marijuana vape pen to a 12‑year‑old arranged over Snapchat; the child’s mother interrupted the deal.

A Santa Rosa man was arrested after allegedly challenging a plainclothes deputy to a fight; the sheriff’s office says it was his 32nd arrest in Sonoma County.

A Chestnut Hill–based group launched a free live wildfire map with address alerts as 2026's fire season intensifies.

A 12-year-old on a gas minibike led Petaluma officers on a Fourth of July pursuit that ended in a crash and juvenile arrest. Authorities say injuries were not serious.