Several cars parked outside Los Altos restaurants were broken into over the weekend; police say owners were unharmed and urge drivers to lock up valuables.

Volunteers began collecting signatures in Oakland for the Connect Bay Area campaign, which backers say could raise nearly $1 billion a year to avert steep transit cuts. Officials and unions turned out to launch the drive.

Infineon agreed to lease roughly 219,200 square feet at 6001 America Center Drive in North San Jose — a major sign that big-tech office demand is returning to the South Bay. Brokers say the campus amenities and large floor plates made the deal possible.

The Old Pro’s downtown spot reopened this week as The Pro, trading dive-bar bargains for a chef-led menu and a nod to its past.

San Jose Police arrested Edward Macias for armed robberies after a high-speed chase and are seeking his accomplice, Mohamed Husein, using evidence from Macias' home.

City Council praised SJPD detectives and the county DA for work that followed a smash-and-grab at Kim Hung Jewelry, leading to arrests and indictments.

Nearly 300,000 California students were identified as homeless in 2024–25 while targeted school funding is tiny and one‑time pandemic aid has run out.

Amazon will eliminate about 16,000 corporate roles and give most U.S. staff 90 days to seek internal positions. The cuts follow October layoffs and could touch Bay Area teams.

Fraud rings are using stolen identities and AI to enroll "ghost students," siphoning federal aid and filling classes; new federal ID checks and vendor tools aim to stop it.

A membership vote last September replaced the Hispanic Chamber’s board and sparked new calls for a public audit and clearer finances.

San José police arrested a 20‑year‑old accused of making and distributing roughly 1,700 machine‑gun conversion devices; searches recovered firearms and manufacturing materials.

Two pedestrians died after a juvenile driver hit them at a Gilroy intersection; investigation ongoing, with no indication of drugs, alcohol, or speed being factors.

A 2026 Zillow-based ranking finds multiple Bay Area ZIP codes among the nation's 50 most expensive for renters; Water Mill tops the list at nearly $96k/month.