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.

San Mateo Police arrested Darren Stuart, 64, at a gas station for possession of methamphetamine, with past drug convictions, and drug paraphernalia. Charges include HS 11395(B)(1), 11377(A), and 11364(A).

A high-speed chase involving San Bruno Police and a teenage suspect ended with GPS tracking, spike strips, and the suspect's arrest after crashing a stolen vehicle.

A vehicle fire in San José spread to multiple buildings, displacing residents and causing extensive damage. Firefighters controlled the blaze with no reported injuries.

A Marine veteran died from scalding burns after a hotel shower's water reached dangerous temperatures; his family is suing the hotel for wrongful death.