Silicon Valley startups captured over 50% of global VC funding in 2024, totaling $90 billion of the $178 billion invested, driven by its robust AI industry.

San José Police seek public help to find Dean Asanuma, an at-risk missing person, last seen with his dog Oreo.

A Mountain View barber faces multiple charges for sexual assaults and kidnappings. Authorities are seeking more victims and continuing the manhunt after the suspect skipped a court date.

Two suspected burglars were arrested in South San Francisco for a USPS vehicle burglary, with tech aid from FLOCK cameras leading to their capture at a local hotel.

Gregory's Coffee, a New York chain, is set to open in the South Bay cities of Palo Alto and Milpitas, offering unique coffee drinks without extra charges for milk alternatives.

Culinary entrepreneurs George and Cindy Chen are set to open Asia Live, offering a wide range of Asian cuisines, at Westfield Valley Fair in Silicon Valley.

A Starbucks in downtown San Jose has closed, leaving two others nearby. The company is working with Workers United to transfer the affected employees.

Santa Clara County deputies seized several ghost guns from a suspect during a routine patrol, reflecting growing worries over untraceable firearms in the community.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors welcomed new members, with David Canepa as president and Noelia Corzo as vice president, and now boasts a female majority.

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus files a $10 million claim against the county, alleging discrimination and harassment based on her gender and Latinx heritage.

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on Shoreline Boulevard in Mountain View and is now in critical condition. The police responded to the incident and are seeking witnesses.

The beachfront Taco Bell Cantina in Pacifica is temporarily closed for renovations, as announced by executive James Aman. The exact reopening date is unknown.

Manjit Sappal joins the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office as a contractor, bringing nearly three decades of police experience to support operations and special projects.