A North San Jose cyclist struck on Dec. 16 has died after weeks in the hospital, police say. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

Lira, the celebrity‑backed Campbell restaurant, closed on New Year’s Eve after less than a year in operation amid chef turnover. The owners thanked neighbors in a brief note.

A San Jose mother says her son died after months of getting drug advice from ChatGPT; chat logs and toxicology raise fresh safety and legal questions.

Federal attorneys moved to block Petaluma and Morgan Hill's gas‑ban rules, arguing they violate a 1975 energy law and could raise costs for residents.

An electric bicyclist died after a crash with a Lexus in San José, marking the city's 38th fatal collision in 2025. The police responded and are investigating the incident.

San José officials are investigating a December 2025 traffic incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian, marking the city's 39th pedestrian fatality that year.

A governance dispute over San Jose's Viet Museum has kept it closed for over a year, with two factions unable to resolve control of the nonprofit managing it, and the future of the museum uncertain.

CAL FIRE CZU plans a controlled burn in Huddart County Park to reduce wildfire risks by eliminating dead wood and maintaining fuel breaks. The operation is a preventive measure for community safety.

A Silver Alert has been issued for missing at-risk woman Carole Snyder, last seen in Burlingame, with authorities and the community searching for her.

San José Fire Department tackled a major fire at a Buddhist temple, with no injuries reported, despite traffic disruptions and a partial roof collapse.

A BOEM draft would put Pacific waters back on the leasing map. Conservationists and coastal businesses warn the move could threaten tourism, sanctuaries and local jobs.

Building permits are in for Mary Avenue Villas, a 40-unit, 100%-affordable Cupertino project that would reserve nearly half its homes for residents with developmental disabilities. The filings mark a milestone but funding and council approvals still lie ahead.

Milpitas launched round two of its workforce rental assistance program, offering 24 months of aid for very‑low‑income households. Funds will be routed to landlords and slots are limited.