A new provision tied to a federal housing package — authored by Rep. Ro Khanna — could steer Opportunity Zone grants toward converting vacant SF offices into homes. Local leaders say federal backing might finally close the financing gap.

Venture cash and steady biotech postings give Peninsula life sciences room to hire, and local leaders say some laid‑off tech workers could land in labs. But space and skills gaps mean the shift will take time.

San Jose will warm into the low 80s today while Pacific beaches remain under a Beach Hazards Statement for sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

Ponchatoula native Allen Graves was taken 19th overall by the Toronto Raptors after a breakout freshman season at Santa Clara and a dramatic March shot.

A suspect was arrested after witnesses say he set a small brush fire behind the Walmart on Camino Arroyo; the blaze was contained and no injuries were reported.

The state announced $41 million in grants and loans to expand recycling, restore bottle refunds and fund paid job training across California.

A new national analysis finds San Jose drivers pay a median $918 per month for car loans and insurance — the highest among large U.S. metros. The figure adds to local cost pressures.

CoworkingCafe's new ranking puts San Francisco, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara among the top places for Class of 2026 grads, driven by high median pay and employer benefits.

Menlo Ventures marked its 50th anniversary by announcing $3 billion across two AI funds aimed at seed‑to‑growth startups. The raise expands the firm’s bets in infrastructure, healthcare and enterprise AI.

Bedford Affordable Housing Foundation paid about $87.7M for Almaden Terrace in Willow Glen, securing covenants that keep most of the 262 units rent‑restricted.

Five people were arrested after early-morning vehicle burglaries in Livermore; officers recovered stolen items and conducted a high-risk traffic stop.

Santa Clara County refreshed its unofficial June 2 primary tally; the registrar says another update will be posted by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Three men were killed when a car plunged off a cliff near Highway 9 in Saratoga Monday night; crews reached the scene after a 9:30 p.m. call and the road was closed as investigators worked.