Livermore‑based Aalyria closed a $100M Series B at about a $1.3B valuation to scale its Spacetime orchestration software and Tightbeam laser terminals. Investors backed the spinout to speed commercial and government deployments.

Gilead agreed to buy Redwood City’s Arcellx for $115 a share plus a sales‑linked payout, consolidating the anito‑cel CAR‑T program under Kite. The FDA has set a Dec. 23, 2026 action date for the BLA.

After years on the street, Roadman moved into a San José tiny home and later into his own apartment — a personal outcome Mayor Matt Mahan used to spotlight the city’s interim-shelter strategy. Local counts and budget questions complicate the victory lap.

Sprinklers activated at a three‑story North Capitol apartment as SJFD responded; crews found no active fire and no injuries.

A Riverside court ordered Credit One to pay $10.2M after prosecutors accused the bank and its vendors of repeated, harassing debt-collection calls across California.

Ava White, 13, was reported missing Sunday in San Jose, triggering a CHP endangered-missing advisory. Authorities later said she has been located.

Family members say a Redding native, identified as Tommy Simpkins, was found dead behind Levi's Stadium and relatives are demanding answers as police investigate.

Community tips led Morgan Hill police to arrest a suspect accused of targeting three local businesses.

San José police say VCET officers stopped a vehicle on the south side and found a juvenile on probation with a concealed, loaded handgun.

Clear and mild Sunday in San Jose; rain returns Tuesday with heavier totals possible in the North Bay. Expect slick roads and pockets of standing water in low‑lying areas.

SFEI finds common disinfectant chemicals in Bay wastewater and biosolids; small outflows may already exceed aquatic safety limits.

Mid‑30s start with patchy frost Saturday; highs near 60 and breezy winds. Rain likely Monday night into Tuesday.

A San Jose man admitted to sending fake government billing letters that prompted thousands of businesses to mail payments to an Olympia P.O. box. Prosecutors seized nearly $400K.