San José police executed a citywide sweep targeting illegal gambling dens, seizing 45 machines and arresting 13 people. The department says code enforcement and criminal probes will continue.

The Justice Department sued Santa Clara‑based Cloudera, alleging the company funneled U.S. applicants to a dead inbox and reserved at least seven high‑paying PERM roles for visa holders.

The U.S. Department of Education opened a Title VI probe into Stanford’s BIPOC National Board cohort; Stanford says the cohort is being sunsetted.

Public defenders in Santa Clara say caseloads have ballooned past national standards as county budget choices this May could determine staffing and services.

Text messages released under the CPRA show Councilwoman Julie Lythcott‑Haims opposed a Human Relations Commission nominee over her views on Gaza and math acceleration, prompting questions about vetting.

A Macy's security guard at Stanford Shopping Center is accused of using store cameras to spy on preteen girls; investigators say hundreds of illegal images were seized.

Long concrete separators are replacing plastic bollards on downtown San Jose bike lanes as the Better Bikeways Phase II work moves forward.

Supervisors voted to pursue permanent funding for promotores de salud, asking Medi‑Cal plans and the county to explore a blended model after a county study found big savings. The move aims to build a centralized hub for billing and training.

Morgan Hill police say they stopped a courier‑style scam, seized more than $16,000 and detained a suspect. Detectives warn seniors and list reporting steps.

CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit requires burn permits for residential hazard burning starting May 1. Apply online and confirm permissive burn days with your air district.

Rio Tech Park in north San Jose sold for $164.3M — about 13% below its assessed value — a sign of ongoing price pressure in the Bay Area office market.

Samsung phone users in California can now add driver’s licenses to Samsung Wallet; airport acceptance will be limited at first.

San José firefighters sent a full first-alarm to a vegetation fire near George Mayne Elementary; the school sheltered in place and people were urged to avoid the area.