Elmwood Correctional Campus opened a Goodwill store to teach incarcerated women retail skills, enhancing their job prospects and self-esteem. The partnership with Goodwill Silicon Valley offers a second chance post-release.

Amid high living costs, San Mateo County residents, including the elderly and farmworkers, increasingly rely on food banks, despite the area's wealth. The county allocated funds to Second Harvest to help those affected.

The Santa Clara County Board of Education voted 4-2 to terminate Superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Dewan's contract and appoint Dr. Jessica Bonduris as acting Superintendent amidst some controversy.

Santa Clara County celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Senior Nutrition Program, serving over 1.56 million meals annually and supporting social engagement for seniors.

A message in a bottle sent from Fiji by three friends from Sunnyvale, California was found eight years later by hikers in Australia, sparking an effort to reconnect with the original senders.

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office will launch Northern California's first law enforcement childcare center, aiming to support staff retention and attract new employees.

Brisbane Police alert the community to vehicle burglaries targeting Infiniti cars and ask locals to report suspicious activity following a spree of incidents involving sunroof break-ins.

A street at San José's Valley Medical Center has been renamed Jeffrey V. Smith Way to honor the retired County Executive's contributions, with a dedication event highlighting his impact on the county.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare's SAFE program provides support for sexual assault survivors, offering trauma-informed medical care, examinations, and advocacy.

Sunnyvale DPS provides free gun locks to support national firearm safety efforts and suicide prevention, backed by Shaquille O’Neal and reflected in a PSA highlighting the importance of secure storage.

San Bruno's new Recreation and Aquatic Center, funded by PG&E settlement money from a tragic 2010 explosion, opened to foster community and resilience.

GoPro announced a 15% workforce reduction to cut costs amidst a revenue drop and increased operating expenses, aiming to complete layoffs by the end of 2024.

San Jose State University repurposed a former luxury hotel into an affordable student housing complex, offering 679 beds and features like a dining commons and fitness center to address the housing crisis.