Santa Clara County nurses may strike after their contract expired, demanding better pay, benefits, and improved working conditions amid safety concerns and staffing shortages.

Tesla canceled a large order from The Giving Pies, a Black-owned bakery in San Jose, resulting in significant financial loss for the owner, Voahangy Rasetarinera.

San José Police Department announces a DUI checkpoint on February 23, 2024, from 8 pm to 2 am to deter impaired driving, funded by traffic safety grants.

South San Francisco Police report a drop in crime rates due to enhanced law enforcement tactics, including new technology and teamwork with community agencies.

The Office of Diversion and Reentry Services in Santa Clara County helps formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society to reduce recidivism.

Santa Clara authorities conducted a "Shoulder Tap" sting operation to prevent underage drinking, resulting in three arrests for supplying alcohol to minors.

San Jose residents oppose a proposed Costco warehouse, arguing it jeopardizes student safety, traffic, and their community's character. The local group Save West Valley! rallies against it, while a final city decision is pending.

San Mateo Police set a DUI checkpoint for February 9 on East Hillsdale Boulevard and Saratoga Drive, stressing the importance of road safety and the high costs of driving under the influence.

Two inmates died at Maguire Correctional Facility in October; one from an undiagnosed brain tumor, the other by suicide, per San Mateo County Sheriff's Office findings.

Bicycle Sundays on Cañada Road are cancelled on several holidays in 2024 due to staffing being redirected to other parks, affecting events like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and others throughout the year.

Technical issues have disabled Redwood City Police Department's normal emergency lines. Residents are advised to call 911 for emergencies and use 650-780-7100 for non-urgent matters.

San Jose enforces a strict ban on all fireworks with fines starting at $1,000. The city encourages reporting illegal fireworks to ensure safety and holds violators accountable.

Gilroy residents are experiencing problems with the local police's non-emergency line. The Gilroy Police Department has provided temporary numbers for non-emergency contacts while they address the issue. The 9-1-1 line is unaffected.