SB 501 would make makers pay to collect and recycle mid‑size lithium packs used in e‑bikes, tools and power stations, shifting costs off local governments. The bill has cleared the Senate and is moving through the Assembly.

Longtime residents in unincorporated Redwood City say teardowns and bigger rebuilds are shifting neighborhood character — and county rules can leave homeowners with surprise sewer bills.

Cloudy morning clears to sun with highs near 83°F in San Jose. Pacific coast under a Beach Hazards Statement and Coastal Flood Advisory through mid‑July.

Staff propose expanding 'missing‑middle' housing across single‑family areas and allowing mid‑rise blocks near Santana Row, and neighbors are pushing back. The Planning Commission split on Winchester upzones and sent the matter to City Council.

After AB 1 became operative on July 1, 2026, legislative staff across California quietly began organizing around comp time, promotions and pay.

An East Bay Cajun favorite has set up a stall at San Pedro Square as World Cup fans pack downtown — po' boys and late hours included.

Bad Egg Breakfast Bar has opened at Gate 19 in SJC’s Terminal B, offering all‑day breakfast, coffee and cocktails for travelers. Hours start early to catch morning flights.

Eight people, including juveniles, were arrested in San José after a multi‑agency sweep tied to an April attempted murder and other alleged gang crimes.

A San Jose man was arrested after detectives linked him to more than 30 restaurant and coffee‑shop burglaries across the Bay Area; officials say evidence recovered at his home tied him to multiple cases.

Caltrain will pause weekend service between San Jose Diridon and Tamien on select weekends through mid‑September for Guadalupe River Bridge repairs.

Santa Clara University plans to redevelop a Campbell Avenue warehouse into housing for graduate students and staff, with planning files showing hundreds of beds. The concept would swap an underused industrial site for a mid‑rise residence near campus.

Lawmakers want to lock more AI‑era gains into California’s rainy‑day fund and exempt those deposits from the state spending cap. The Save for California’s Future Act will appear on the November 3 ballot.

Several Bay Area counties have started permitting licensed home‑based "micro‑restaurants," letting chefs host ticketed backyard pop‑ups while staying under public‑health rules. New permits are giving cooks a low‑cost path into food businesses.