San José Police seek help to identify a man who vandalized Peter's Bakery and assaulted a patron. The suspect is described as a tall, athletic male in his fifties.

A former Insight Partners VP says the firm cut her pay and made promotions 'impossible for women' — she filed suit in San Mateo alleging discrimination and retaliation.

A governance dispute over San Jose's Viet Museum has kept it closed for over a year, with two factions unable to resolve control of the nonprofit managing it, and the future of the museum uncertain.

Milpitas launched round two of its workforce rental assistance program, offering 24 months of aid for very‑low‑income households. Funds will be routed to landlords and slots are limited.

A December UC Merced report links summer immigration enforcement to a 2.9% drop in California private‑sector employment — roughly 447,000 jobs lost, with noncitizen workers hit hardest.

Tenants at Santa Clara’s Agrihood say sanitation, safety and air‑quality problems persist as the developer seeks to swap approved rental units for 44 for‑sale townhomes.

A viral office door slam has focused attention on how family courts appoint outside lawyers and private adjudicators — and who ends up paying. Santa Clara judges announced narrow billing changes while critics press for deeper reform.

Shoplifting in San Mateo escalated to an arrest when police found the thief also possessed illegal drugs, leading to Proposition 36 enhancements due to past crimes.

A study by Santa Clara University highlighted food insecurity in East San Jose, where nearly 30% struggle, despite food aid programs. An interactive map shows local disparities, informing nonprofits like Martha's Kitchen for targeted assistance.

Mountain View is distributing free sandbags at its Municipal Operations Center as NWS issues flood watches and heavy rain approaches the Bay Area.

A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement forcing Aetna to expand fertility coverage for same‑sex couples and setting up claims for Californians who were denied benefits.

An interactive Chronicle database compiles thousands of California inspection reports and flags possible patient-harm incidents. What Bay Area patients should know before choosing care.

A San Jose trustee sang an off‑script holiday song at a Reed Elementary concert that a principal called inappropriate for kids. School leaders apologized and vowed tighter oversight.