Incumbent Peter Ortiz led early returns in San Jose’s District 5 primary, holding about 44.9% on election night and setting up a likely November runoff. Ballots and mail returns are still being tallied.

Ro Khanna topped Tuesday's primary in California's 17th District and will face Republican Jennie Ha Phan in the November general election. Unofficial returns show a decisive lead for the incumbent.

Six Bay Area families filed in San Jose to block a DOJ grand‑jury subpoena seeking Stanford records, saying the demand would expose transgender minors and staff.

Incumbent Josh Harder topped Tuesday’s primary in the redrawn 9th District; Republican John McBride took the second slot and will face Harder in November. Analysts point to the new map and Harder’s fundraising advantage.

City Council accepted about $3.5M in federal and host‑committee funds to reimburse police and fire overtime for team hotels, perimeter security and downtown fan hubs. The money funds round‑the‑clock staffing and medic teams during the month‑long World Cup surge.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan rallied Tuesday night after polls closed, warning that distrust in government is pushing voters toward extremes while pitching his "Back to Basics" message.

Paul Simon plays Frost Amphitheater June 3–4 with a two-part program: Seven Psalms in full, then a hits set. June 4 is sold out; limited tickets remain.

Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour stops at San Jose's SAP Center for two nights, June 19–20. The limited U.S. arena run follows a blockbuster stadium leg.

Shareholders rebuked Nikesh Arora’s compensation plan in December, marking another rift at the Bay Area cybersecurity giant.

A 31‑year‑old Campbell man drowned Saturday at Lake Tulloch after swimming to an offshore island; divers recovered his body after an hours‑long search.

Haru quietly opened last Friday on Main Street, pairing dry‑aged fish and approachable gozen sets with an affordable omakase counter in downtown Los Altos.

After pausing in February, Redwood City ad‑tech Liftoff Mobile relaunched a smaller IPO that would raise about $399M. The offering will test appetite for AI‑driven ad tech.

Chinese robotaxi fleets and international partnerships are eroding Silicon Valley’s lead in self‑driving tech. Scaling and regulation — not just algorithms — are now the battleground.