Om Malik, the San Francisco–based journalist who founded GigaOm and later advised startups at True Ventures, died June 24, his family says. The tech community is remembering his influence.

Fire chiefs across Santa Clara County are urging residents to skip consumer fireworks and attend licensed public shows around the county this July 4. Officials warn illegal fireworks risk fires, injuries and fines.

West Valley College unveiled a tuition‑free Bachelor of Science in Land Stewardship and Sustainability at its Saratoga campus, expanding a program that dates to 1970.

Mayor Matt Mahan says his office has partnered with Amazon to 'beautify' San José ahead of World Cup activations downtown, but key details of the corporate tie-up are still unclear. Local fan-zone programming is centered at San Pedro Square.

The state announced $41 million in grants and loans to expand recycling, restore bottle refunds and fund paid job training across California.

A new national analysis finds San Jose drivers pay a median $918 per month for car loans and insurance — the highest among large U.S. metros. The figure adds to local cost pressures.

CoworkingCafe's new ranking puts San Francisco, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara among the top places for Class of 2026 grads, driven by high median pay and employer benefits.

Hotter summers, droughts and supply shocks are starting to lift grocery prices; researchers and USDA data show shoppers already feel the impact.

Pebble Beach caddies voted to join UNITE HERE Local 19 after a contentious switch to hourly pay. The result sets the stage for bargaining with Caddiemaster over pay, schedules and program rules.

South Bay’s hiring led California’s modest May payroll gain, adding roughly 2,400 jobs and extending an 11-month streak while other Bay Area counties saw mixed results.

Amigos de Guadalupe bought Casa de Clara in North San José and will convert the seven‑bedroom house into transitional housing with city and philanthropic support.

Federal tax filings show Ecumenical Hunger Program recorded more than $1 million in payments marked 'personal expenses,' prompting expert concern and a board review. Donors and clients say they want answers.

Four Fantasy 5 tickets sold across California paid a combined $477,646 this week, with two tickets worth $171,014 each. Winners have 180 days to claim.