Alum Rock tapped George Sanchez as a one-month interim superintendent as trustees continue a search amid layoffs, enrollment drops and a county watchdog report.

San José police say they shut an illegal underground nightclub on the 1600 block of Rogers Avenue after repeated complaints. The Vice Unit found the venue charging admission, operating without permits and drawing calls for service including an assault with a deadly weapon.

China’s Mixue opened its first Bay Area shop in Sunnyvale, selling soft‑serve cones for $1.59 and drinks under $5 during a grand‑opening weekend through July 12.

Lateen Cafe, a Dubai-inspired concept, plans to open on Driscoll Road in Fremont. The business teases Dubai flavors online but has not announced a date.

Police say a 30-year-old man was linked to two residential assaults on the Peninsula; the DA filed charges July 10. Detectives located and arrested the suspect last week.

Cool, foggy start in San Jose gives way to mid‑80s inland. Coastal Flood Advisory runs through Thursday; isolated thunderstorms possible Sunday–Monday.

A new state bill would speed certifications and give hiring preference to formerly incarcerated firefighters, aiming to turn trained hand‑crew members into career Cal Fire hires.

A detached garage on Downing Ave drew a full first‑alarm response Friday; SJFD warned drivers to avoid the area while crews checked for extension.

LeeMAH Electronics will close its Brisbane plant and lay off 212 workers, including the company president, with layoffs set to begin in September. The move follows an earlier Texas closure.

City staff approved a six-story Japantown project that pairs 65 apartments with a taiko performance studio and ground-floor commercial space.

Morgan Hill police say a YMCA staffer was arrested after an alleged June 30 assault of a 10‑year‑old at the Aquatics Center. The suspect has been booked on a felony 288(a) charge.

Stanford alum Arthur Fery parlayed three years with the Cardinal into a wild‑card run to the Wimbledon men's semifinals. Coaches praise his poise and college development.

Google will flag ads created with generative AI and provide attestation tools for advertisers. Bay Area teams should audit creative and add provenance metadata now.