A temporary cover now protects the historic 36‑inch telescope at Lick Observatory after Christmas dome damage. Repairs will take months and the visitor center remains closed.

Rain and gusty south winds hit San Jose through midweek, with minor coastal flooding possible during high tides.

Santa Clara police say 30-year-old Ivan Santillano Batres went missing Friday from the 70 block of Monroe Street. He is considered at-risk; call 911 with tips.

Milpitas police say a 33-year-old was arrested after community-shared surveillance helped link him to September burglaries at local houses of worship.

BAAQMD’s Clean HEET grants will pay homeowners up to $10,500 to replace wood or pellet stoves with electric heat pumps; applications are open through July 14, 2026.

Patchy fog Saturday morning, then a series of Pacific storms brings rain and gusty southerly winds from Sunday into midweek. Expect wet commutes and coastal advisories.

EPA has proposed a $24 million thermally enhanced cleanup at the old Lorentz Superfund site near San Jose State, and officials want assurances about vapor and field impacts.

A south-San Jose Motel 6/Super 8 complex is in Chapter 11 after falling behind on a $21.7M loan as Choice Hotels pushes for a trustee to take control. The case underscores pressure on budget hotels across the Bay Area.

A 70-unit condo is proposed at 910 Webster, replacing Webster Oaks and promising 20% affordable units plus rooftop amenities as it heads to a pre-screening review.

FBI data show Bay Area romance-scam losses jumped in 2025, with San Francisco reporting $6.34M. Victims say AI-made profiles and fake crypto platforms were the lure.

Los Gatos unexpectedly flipped a projected $3.1M deficit into a $4.3M midyear surplus; council reprioritized homelessness and transportation projects.

San Jose Rep. Sam Liccardo cosponsored a bill to reroute tens of billions from ICE to local police grants. The proposal faces committee hurdles as Congress debates DHS funding.

Patchy fog clears to a sunny afternoon; rain returns late Saturday with several wet, windy days ahead.