Trustees revoked the charter for Escuela Popular over teacher credentialing gaps, putting a decades-old bilingual family learning center and roughly 750 students at risk.

A citizen petition in Los Altos would require voter approval before the city can sell or repurpose downtown parking plazas, putting several redevelopment projects at risk. Supporters say two lots remain eligible for subsidized housing.

A Palo Alto One Medical physician says she was fired after raising patient-safety alarms and has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and inadequate clinician support. The case spotlights concerns about training and workflows at Amazon-owned One Medical.

A First Circuit decision blocked HUD’s bid to rewrite Continuum of Care rules, a win county officials say preserves nearly $48M and keeps thousands housed.

Skyrocketing child care bills are forcing Bay Area parents to cut hours, quit jobs or cobble together care while local fixes remain patchy.

A former Palo Alto High robotics coach is in court this week alleging harassment by parents and boosters. Jury selection began Tuesday in the civil trial.

Milpitas approved $60,000 to distribute free doorbell cameras to residents, but privacy experts warn the giveaway could expand police surveillance and bias risks.

Two Californians uncovered multimillion-dollar Scratchers wins — one in Van Nuys, one in San Jose — after scanning tickets bought at neighborhood shops.

Rod Diridon Sr., 87, the longtime Santa Clara County supervisor and transit champion, died April 3. He helped bring BART to the South Bay and founded the Mineta Transportation Institute.

California residents who used Sutter's MyHealthOnline portal between 2015 and 2020 can file claims by May 5, 2026 for a share of a $21.5M privacy settlement.

UCLA's State of Latinos in California report finds Latinos drive the state's labor force but face persistent wage gaps and industry segregation.

A $10 million SuperLotto Plus ticket was sold at a Fremont 7‑Eleven; another Bay Area ticket paid $180,558 in Walnut Creek. Winners have 180 days to claim.

Patches of Psilocybe cyanescens have been spotted in wood‑chip beds at Google, Genentech and 23andMe — and local foragers say they sometimes harvest pounds during peak season. The finds sit inside a messy legal and safety picture.