San Jose held a ribbon-cutting for a 136‑bed tiny‑home village on Cherry Avenue next to a cleared riverbank encampment. City officials say nearby unhoused people will be offered units first.

San Jose Police Department announces a DUI checkpoint on November 21 aimed at preventing impaired driving through increased police presence and legal consequences.

Gabriela Nguyen launches the "Appstinence" movement to help people disconnect from social media, advocating for a step-by-step method to intentionally reduce digital presence.

San Francisco, San José and Oakland are expanding interim shelters into new neighborhoods to ease downtown pressure — but NIMBY opposition, land limits and funding are making openings rocky. Cities say the shift is about equity; neighbors say it’s about quality of life.

State filings show HPE, Hitachi Vantara and Sunnyvale‑based Cepheid are trimming staff across Silicon Valley, adding to a continuing wave of tech layoffs.

A nonprofit called WeHope will run the Arena Hotel in San Jose starting Dec. 1 under a short-term $2.7M city grant. Residents say they hope the change will speed moves into permanent housing.

The Bay Area mourns Niles Tilenius, a 22-year-old flight instructor killed in a Colorado plane crash, who had been set to join United's Aviate program.

Santa Clara County and Abode have opened The Hub and Parkmoor Community Apartments in San José, offering services and 81 affordable homes, with a focus on former foster youths.

Martha's Kitchen, a non-profit in San Jose, moved to a larger facility on Story Road to address growing food insecurity and aims to serve up to 7 million meals annually.

Monica Wylie joins San José ACS as Deputy Director, bringing her extensive animal welfare experience to lead Northern California's largest animal shelter starting October 26, 2025.

Mountain View Fire Chief Juan Diaz announces retirement after a transformative career, with achievements in public safety and diversity contributions highlighted by City Manager McCarthy.

San Jose State University introduces guaranteed admission for eligible students from Gilroy and Morgan Hill school districts, starting fall 2026, to improve college access.

Cupertino's homeless population surged by 110.4% from 2023 to 2025, marking the largest increase in Santa Clara County. Local authorities stress the need for more services amidst the broader crisis of persistent homelessness in the region.