Instagram requires U.S. employees to return to the office full-time from February 2, aiming to boost creativity and collaboration, as stated by chief Adam Mosseri. This policy is currently specific to Instagram, not affecting other Meta platforms.

A five-building Santa Clara office campus changed hands for $55.5 million, roughly 43% below its 2018 purchase price — a stark sign of pressure on Bay Area office values.

San José Police investigate a homicide after a fatal hit and run involving a female pedestrian. Suspect Yanette Beas-Solorio was charged with murder. The incident is the city's 24th homicide of the year.

San José State engineering students refurbished a retired penguin display and added animatronic wing motion for this season’s Christmas in the Park at Plaza de César Chávez.

Santa Clara’s assistant city manager, Chuck Baker, will leave by year-end — before the Super Bowl and months before World Cup matches. The timing raises staffing and ethics questions as the city accelerates event preparations.

Police arrested a felon with a gun after stopping a reckless driver in San Bruno in November. The arrest underscores the department's dedication to safety and community engagement.

A Bay Area‑led petition launches a third attempt to undo Prop. 19's inheritance reassessments, arguing heirs are being hit with steep tax increases in high‑cost counties.

A shooting at San Jose's Westfield Valley Fair Mall injured three. It occurred on Black Friday, stemmed from a gang-related altercation, and was quickly contained by police. The area saw traffic disruptions, and the investigation is ongoing.

Atherton residents were alerted following a mid-afternoon burglary attempt on Toyon Road. The suspect was confronted via camera and fled without confirmation of stolen items. Police seek public assistance for information.

A shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose on Black Friday injured three people, causing an evacuation and police search. The incident, stemming from a personal dispute, was not an active shooter situation.

San Jose's new Holiday Lights at Discovery Meadow features festive displays and multiple themed zones, supporting local charities, running nightly until January 4.

San Mateo Police made an arrest on an outstanding warrant during a routine downtown patrol, emphasizing community partnership in maintaining public safety.

A man, 90, crashed his vehicle into the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, injuring himself seriously. Alcohol may be a factor; police are investigating. The café is temporarily closed due to the incident.