Crews have started tearing down buildings at the long‑disputed Permanente cement plant near Cupertino, the first visible phase of a decades‑long cleanup and reclamation effort.

A jury convicted Rev. Ray Fitzgerald Montgomery of misdemeanor domestic violence for an attack at his San Jose home in 2024. Sentencing is set for Sept. 8, 2026.

Santa Clara County’s taxable roll climbed to $754.5B for fiscal 2026‑27 as office vacancies press commercial values and prompt expected appeals.

A rope failure sent six people down the Davenport Beach bluffs; crews used high‑angle rope systems to bring everyone to safety and one person is in critical condition.

A man was shot in downtown San Jose early Monday after police ordered a crowd to disperse. Officers detained a suspect and recovered a firearm; investigators are searching for answers.

Caltrain approved a consulting deal tied to a deputy post worth up to $1.4M, prompting questions about hiring and oversight as the agency faces major budget shortfalls.

Redwood City’s Pal Center turns 30 as the city secures a $4.5M Prop. 64 grant to expand youth prevention, diversion and community wellness programs. The funding will back a police‑partnered diversion plan and evaluation by Stanford.

Morning fog clears inland to sunny, low‑80s. Pacific beaches under a Beach Hazards Statement through Friday.

A Sacramento judge upheld Santa Cruz's voter-approved 2¢/oz sugary drink tax on June 29, 2026, rejecting an industry lawsuit and preserving funds for local health programs.

Cool, cloudy morning in San Jose with a slight chance of isolated showers; clearing to sunny afternoons and highs near the low 80s. A midweek warm-up is on the way.

PG&E warns a new barcode/QR-code payment scam has already cost customers more than $211,000 this year. Small businesses and households are being urged to hang up and verify bills through official channels.

A Fresno father was sentenced to nine years after pleading guilty in a Feb. 22 crash on State Route 156 that left his 6‑year‑old son paralyzed.

San Jose police negotiated a peaceful surrender with a bicyclist who fled a traffic stop on Scottsdale Drive; the person was found with a firearm and placed on a mental‑health hold.