San José's Algarve Apartments groundbreaking offers 90 affordable homes, with $3 million DTSC funds helping transform a once-toxic site into low-income housing.

Synopsys will lay off about 10% of its workforce by fiscal 2026, following its $35 billion Ansys acquisition and muted revenue. The layoffs are part of a strategy to focus on growth areas and improve business efficiency.

Santa Clara County sues a Milpitas care home business and its owners for alleged labor abuses, including severe wage theft and lack of proper licensing.

Waymo has begun routing its robotaxis onto select freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, promising faster trips and new curbside pickups in San José.

The ACLU sued Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen, arguing his office withheld case-level racial and charging data that could reveal disparities. The complaint seeks records dating back to 2015 under California’s public records law.

Morgan Hill Police warn of thefts specifically targeting Dodge Hellcats and other high-performance vehicles in the Bay Area, with increased patrols and collaboration with regional partners to address the issue.

Silicon Valley Power will ask the Santa Clara City Council on Dec. 9 to approve a 4% electricity rate increase to fund projects and shore up reserves. If adopted, the change would take effect in January 2026.

SamTrans says one-time reserves are masking a structural shortfall that could force fare or service changes after FY2027.

A person was struck and killed by a Caltrain at the Alma Street crossing in Palo Alto; Caltrain withheld details and the county coroner is expected to identify the victim this week.

Gabriela Nguyen launches the "Appstinence" movement to help people disconnect from social media, advocating for a step-by-step method to intentionally reduce digital presence.

Redwood City approved architectural permits for a new YMCA at Red Morton Park — a privately funded, two‑story facility with pools, child care and expanded community programs. The vote clears a long‑running plan into its construction phase.

Waymo expands its self-driving service in the Bay Area to include freeway driving and reaches San Jose, offering early access to selected users and aiming for safety in autonomous travel.

A man in Redwood City was fatally shot by police after he pointed a gun at officers; an ongoing investigation is being conducted by multiple agencies.