Santa Clara’s council tucked $20.35M into year‑end budget documents to fund planning for a possible City Hall relocation to the Agnews/Oracle site, touching off immediate pushback.

Federal prosecutors say a Fresno resident threatened to kill a Langley man and sent a photo of the victim’s car; RCMP and the FBI worked together to secure charges.

Bedrock Restaurant Group filed for a Type 47 license at 625 N. Sixth St in Japantown, signaling a new food-and-drink concept for San Jose.

A Civic Lens poll of 400 likely voters puts Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop early California governor polling, but strategists say a large undecided vote keeps the race fluid.

La Perla Taqueria, an East San Jose fixture for four decades, will close Dec. 29. Owner José Guitron blames ICE arrests, inflation and construction for the drop in customers.

A Reddit clip showing raw meat deliveries at Maiwand Market in Fremont sparked online alarm. The manager and the supplier say procedures were followed and invited inspection.

Santa Clara County allocates $1.33 billion to its Children's Budget for 2025-26, with an emphasis on child welfare, despite federal cuts affecting vital health and food-assistance programs.

The South San Francisco Police detailed an officer-involved shooting where Luis Francisco-Manzo, armed with a knife, was shot by officers but survived. An investigation is ongoing, and bodycam footage has been released.

The California DMV has given Tesla a 90-day ultimatum to correct its self-driving and autopilot advertising claims or face a 30-day sales suspension. Tesla must clarify that their vehicles require active driver supervision.

At least three cars were found burned in San Jose's Willow Glen early Thursday; one sat in a driveway and flames did not spread to a home. Officials have not released details yet.

Roommate arrested as suspect in San Jose hit-and-run that killed Loren Badillo after initially seeking public help.

San Mateo Police Department crackdown on illegal tobacco sales at two businesses, seizing over 2,700 illicit items, as part of a broader justice grant initiative.

Police in Palo Alto arrested 63-year-old Jimmy CoseyStevens for assaulting an officer and evading arrest after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing through gates.