A fire at Redwood City's Avenue Liquor Store resulted in two fatalities. Authorities are investigating to identify the victims and determine the fire's cause.

A former San Jose apartment manager, Mariam Ahmadi, has been arrested for identity theft and drug possession. Evidence at her home suggested exploitation of tenant information for fraudulent credit cards.

Honda Research Institute, which operates a Silicon Valley lab in San Jose, funded research proving shiitake mushrooms can function as computer memory. The biodegradable chips address a very real problem with how we manufacture electronics.

Roger Goodell and 49ers CEO Jed York rang Nasdaq’s closing bell in Times Square to spotlight the Bay Area’s countdown to Super Bowl LX. The move tees up a week of fan events and civic programs across the region.

Two SJSU students joined Y Combinator with Stratus, an AI co‑pilot that transcribes airport radio and flags potential hazards. They paused classes to focus on Demo Day.

Toll Brothers filed plans to replace the Moonlite Shopping Center with 601 homes, a move that could displace long‑running Santa Clara shops while adding affordable units.

Santa Clara's engineers union says the city retaliated after placing a longtime engineer on leave, filing a PERB charge and demanding reinstatement and higher pay. The dispute comes as major projects and 2026 events put extra strain on staff.

Racist graffiti targeting Black people was found near Palo Alto's Magical Bridge Playground; police are investigating and asking the public for tips. Public Works removed the markings.

Palo Alto police are investigating a hate crime involving racist graffiti at a local park, calling for public assistance in the case. No suspects have been identified yet.

A fire at Avenue Liquor Store in Redwood City claimed two lives; firefighters discovered the bodies during efforts to control the blaze. Investigations are ongoing.

Former Santa Clara apartment manager arrested for identity theft and drug offenses, with detectives finding fraudulent credit cards, drugs, and victims' personal data.

A fire engulfed an apartment in Redwood City; all residents were evacuated. Eliaser HernandezValadez was later arrested, facing charges including arson. Police seek more information.

The same San Francisco market where homes sat unsold for months just last year has exploded back to life, with properties now disappearing in three weeks or less—twice as fast as the rest of the country. The culprit isn't a mystery: it's billions in AI money flooding into workers' pockets before companies even go public.