San Jose Police solved a 1997 cold case, arresting a suspect for the murder of Alice Sharitz, thanks to advanced forensic science and genealogical analysis.

State Sen. Dave Cortese is positioning for a conditional run for California attorney general that could trigger a Santa Clara County special election and reshape the 2026 primary.

November brought modest job gains to the Bay Area and California, but year‑to‑date totals through November still show net losses. The rebound is tentative.

Average asking rent in San Jose dipped modestly in December but stayed higher than a year ago, leaving affordability strained while investors remain active. Data vendors report different levels.

Filipino sandwich shop Izzy and Wooks is opening at Saluhall next Monday, bringing fried-chicken sandwiches, a smashed longanisa burger and arroz caldo to 945 Market.

Investigators say DNA from a glob of phlegm preserved in a San Jose apartment toilet led to an arrest in the 1997 killing of Alice Sharitz.

Noelia Corzo becomes the first Indigenous Latina president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, prioritizing working-class families and inclusivity.

CHP seeks info on a freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland; eastbound lanes near Coolidge Ave were the scene. No injuries reported; suspect in dark SUV fled.

Valero plans to idle its Benicia Refinery by 2026, continuing production until then. It will support employees with relocation or outplacement services. Governor Newsom supports Valero's move, noting California's efforts to secure fuel supply.

A Silver Alert was issued for Imelda Sabanga, a missing senior last seen in San Jose. She is 71, 5'2", 120 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a black jacket and blue leggings.

Kenneth Wade, 59, died Jan. 5 after a Dec. 1 scooter crash near Moffitt Library; he had been hospitalized at Highland Hospital since the accident.

Middle 8, a 70s‑themed cocktail bar on Pleasanton’s Main Street, will close after this Sunday as owner Rick Dobbs cites rising rents and dwindling foot traffic. The closure adds to a string of recent downtown losses.

Two teens surrendered in connection with a deadly Sept. 11 shooting on Carolina Street in Vallejo. Murder charges were filed after detectives presented the case to the DA.