Google cleared dozens of downtown lots for a megacampus that hasn’t been built. The pause leaves empty blocks, displaced businesses and a ticking clock on community payments.

A child was hurt Wednesday at Bubb Elementary's play yard in Mountain View; a suspect is in custody and police say there is no ongoing threat. The investigation is active.

San Jose warms from the low 50s this morning to the low 80s Thursday, with 90s possible early next week. Cooling-center info and tips inside.

A study urges San Jose to add 80,000–100,000 sq ft to the McEnery Convention Center and explore a sports-anchored district to boost downtown activity.

A $150M Bank of America construction loan clears a major hurdle for a 301‑unit mixed‑use project in Santa Clara’s Tasman East. The financing paves the way for housing, workspaces and ground‑floor retail near Levi’s Stadium.

San Jose police say a months-long probe led to the arrest of an employee at the Branham-Monterey interim housing site after officers found 3.44 ounces of suspected meth packaged for sale.

Endologix filed a WARN notice to close its Milpitas facility, putting 31 local jobs at risk in phased layoffs this May.

A 44-year-old San Jose man died after a single-vehicle crash on SR‑17 south of Glenwood Drive. CHP is investigating and asks anyone with information to call 831-796-2160.

Super Bowl‑era stings recovered dozens of trafficking victims, including children as young as 12; survivors say rescue must be matched with housing and therapy.

Eight California players matched all five Fantasy 5 numbers in recent draws, splitting $465,973 total. The winning tickets were sold at convenience stores and liquor shops statewide.

Matt McNamara's Pretty Good Advice has opened in downtown San Jose with farm-sourced $10 breakfast sandwiches and house-baked bread. The walk-up counter leans on seasonal produce from the chef’s Santa Cruz farm.

A city report shows permits are lagging while thousands of Mountain View units sit approved or in review but unbuilt, complicating the push to meet an 11,135‑unit state target.

Sunny now with highs near 77°F; a warm spell builds into the weekend with inland highs reaching the 80s and low 90s early next week. Read safety tips and cooling resources.