Head Start Program at Risk as Santa Clara County Office of Education Faces Layoffs Amid Federal Grant Freeze
The Santa Clara County Office of Education faces budget cuts due to a frozen federal grant, resulting in hundreds of layoffs, impacting the Head Start program and prompting educators and unions to seek support.
Bay Area's CARGO Therapeutics Cuts Workforce by 90%, Halts Drug Development Amid Financial Struggles
CARGO Therapeutics is downsizing staff and pausing drug development after a failed Phase 2 study, with Anup Radhakrishnan appointed as interim CEO. The company's value has dropped significantly.
Gilroy Residents Plagued by Rising Mail Theft and Check Fraud, Police Advise Vigilance and Secure Alternatives
Gilroy residents face increased incidents of mail theft and check fraud. Police and Postal Inspectors investigate, urging the public to use digital transactions and preventative measures like black gel ink.
Google Agrees to $28 Million Settlement in Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Bias in Pay, Promotions
Google agrees to a $28 million settlement in a lawsuit over claims of racial discrimination in pay and promotion, particularly against Hispanic and Indigenous employees, while denying wrongdoing.
Man Sentenced to 16 Years to Life for Second-Degree Murder in East Palo Alto, Accomplice Receives 6-Year Term
Wilmer Vasquez Amador was sentenced to 16 years to life for the second-degree murder of Abner Oswaldo Najeraxol after a drunken dispute in East Palo Alto in 2022. Co-accused Ceferino Vasquez Lopez received a six-year term for voluntary manslaughter.
Exclusive $32 Million "Modern Barn" Estate Hits Market in Atherton, America's Priciest ZIP Code
Two luxury homes in America's priciest ZIP code, Atherton, CA, are listed for $32 million, featuring modern amenities, sustainable design, and lavish interiors targeting Silicon Valley elites.












