Taiwan’s Bafang Dumpling has opened a new San Jose location at 1078 E Brokaw Road as the chain expands its Northern California footprint. The shop joins a growing wave of Asian fast-casual concepts in Silicon Valley.

Ex‑Meta employees say the company’s May 20 restructuring won’t be the last. Workers describe relief, frayed morale and rumors of further cuts even after leadership’s memo.

A Facebook reel shows a neighbor praising San José's 'accountability' as Mayor Matt Mahan restates his pitch to bring that approach to Sacramento.

Intuit will cut about 17% of its global staff — roughly 3,000 jobs — saying the move will simplify operations and speed its push into AI. The reductions include office closures and a July 31 exit date for affected U.S. staff.

San Jose planners approved a seven‑story, 272‑unit, 100% affordable apartment at 860 West San Carlos; developers have applied for tax credits and bond cap to finance construction.

A San Jose woman searching for a missing dog was targeted with an AI-generated photo and an urgent demand for payment. The city shelter urges verification via PetCompass.

Seven Bay Area restaurants — from Vicinity in Los Gatos to Popoca in Oakland — were added to the Michelin Guide California list this year. The mix spans tasting menus and neighborhood favorites.

Officer Brian Jimenez-Gomez, 25, was booked and charged with one felony count of possessing child sexual abuse material; the DA says there are no known local victims.

The 45th Juneteenth in the Streets returns to San Jose’s SoFA District on June 13 with SWV and Montell Jordan joining a day of music, gospel and community resources.

A judge gave Rene Vega life plus 14 years after his conviction in a 2022 AMPM attack in Tracy that left a clerk with catastrophic injuries.

Clear mornings give way to sun and mid‑80s by Wednesday. Interior hills should watch for elevated fire risk through Thursday.

Michigan‑born Haraz Coffee House will open a 96‑seat cafe at The Landsby in Mountain View this June, mixing Yemeni classics with espresso drinks and pastries.

Officers grabbing coffee in downtown Salinas heard faint calls and helped free a man stuck inside a wall between Brewjee Coffee and Maya Cinemas; he was booked on suspicion of burglary.