A new state bill would speed certifications and give hiring preference to formerly incarcerated firefighters, aiming to turn trained hand‑crew members into career Cal Fire hires.

A detached garage on Downing Ave drew a full first‑alarm response Friday; SJFD warned drivers to avoid the area while crews checked for extension.

LeeMAH Electronics will close its Brisbane plant and lay off 212 workers, including the company president, with layoffs set to begin in September. The move follows an earlier Texas closure.

City staff approved a six-story Japantown project that pairs 65 apartments with a taiko performance studio and ground-floor commercial space.

Morgan Hill police say a YMCA staffer was arrested after an alleged June 30 assault of a 10‑year‑old at the Aquatics Center. The suspect has been booked on a felony 288(a) charge.

Stanford alum Arthur Fery parlayed three years with the Cardinal into a wild‑card run to the Wimbledon men's semifinals. Coaches praise his poise and college development.

Google will flag ads created with generative AI and provide attestation tools for advertisers. Bay Area teams should audit creative and add provenance metadata now.

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.