A Mellman Group survey paid for by opponents finds support under 50% for California’s proposed billionaire tax, complicating the SEIU‑UHW signature drive.

H Mart will open a 100,000-square-foot, two-story flagship at Pacific Commons in Fremont with a food hall, restaurants and a bar. Construction is expected later this year.

Rick's Ice Cream in Palo Alto has been acquired by Pints of Joy, which will maintain classic flavors and introduce new ones, blending tradition with innovation.

A two‑alarm blaze hit an apartment block on Kirkland Drive Tuesday morning, sending smoke across Sunnyvale as crews worked to bring the fire under control.

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office arrested 11 suspects in a targeted operation at a Target store in San Jose, recovering $1,100 in stolen items. Some suspects had past theft records.

San Jose’s reported violent crime fell 15% and property crime 7% in 2025; police credited new tech and a real-time center while civil-rights groups sued over plate readers.

Acacia Capital bought the Sofia Apartments in Santa Clara for $183M—about $640K per unit—one of the pricier South Bay multifamily trades. The property includes dozens of city‑set‑aside affordable units.

Atherton police investigate a burglary on Cowell Lane, urging residents to check surveillance footage and contact them with information. A white BMW hatchback may be involved.

San Jose Police conducted a traffic stop that led to the seizure of an illegal firearm and arrest for weapons violations.

A Los Altos neighbor filed suit to suspend approval of an eight‑story, 85‑unit project at 4898 El Camino Real, arguing the city skipped required environmental review.

A woman was struck by a train in downtown Modesto Monday evening and later died at a hospital. Police say the incident happened near 9th and L and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Sonar scans and interim repairs have cleared hazards after a December 2024 collapse. City crews expect the wharf's end to be stabilized once winter work wraps up.

A pilot's report of an erratic powered paraglider over the SLAC campus set off a multi‑agency search that ended with a safe landing at Palo Alto Airport. No injuries were reported.