Napa County and BayREN are expanding EASE Home to bring free or heavily subsidized insulation, duct sealing and induction cooktops to eligible residents. Sign‑up info and workshops are available.

Clay By The Bay abruptly closed after a landlord eviction, leaving potters and teachers rushing to retrieve work and sort out refunds and memberships.

Santa Clara police say a probation search uncovered a loaded handgun hidden in a child's toy bin; two people were arrested and officers seized magazines, ammo and cash. The department credited an automated plate alert with locating the vehicle.

Dr. Joanna Locke will take over as Yolo County’s public health officer on Aug. 24, bringing pandemic response and school-health experience. The board named her Wednesday.

An affiliate of SFF Realty Partners paid $46M for a 104,000‑square‑foot Sunnyvale office at 384 Santa Trinita Avenue, which is fully leased to Bosch. The sale comes as Colliers data show improving South Bay office demand.

Kathiew House has temporarily paused after the owner said her 16‑year‑old son was sexually assaulted during a home break‑in. The vendor is stepping back while the family recovers.

A recycling center in San Jose caught fire early July 23, sending thick smoke as crews battled the blaze. Officials and experts point to battery disposal risks.

A judge ordered a 2019 Oakland murder case to proceed even as allegations against a homicide detective prompt a broad review of past investigations.

Goldman Sachs says equities now make up a larger share of U.S. household wealth than homes for the first time since World War II, shifting the wealth effect toward stocks. The move concentrates both upside and downside in public markets.

A federal appeals panel vacated the 2023 conviction of Attila Colar, saying a juror's undisclosed bias required a new trial and allowing prosecutors to retry the case.

Brussels fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act for favouring its own services in Search and Google Play, a decision that could reshape how apps and search results work in Europe.

The Santa Clara DA ruled that two San José officers lawfully shot a man who had fatally stabbed his 9‑year‑old son at Cataldi Park. The 34‑page report lays out the timeline, evidence and legal reasoning behind the conclusion.

Napa County alerted residents after a dead crow outside Napa tested positive for West Nile virus. Officials say there are no local human cases so far.