Meta reserved up to 100 GWh from Palo Alto’s Noon Energy to back up AI data centers. The project begins with a 25 MW pilot aimed for completion in 2028.

Attorney General Rob Bonta called 2024 "historic" after state data showed the fewest firearm-related deaths since 1968, while warning the gains are fragile. DOJ reports show falling homicides but tracing gaps remain.

Japanese materials firm Resonac opened the U.S.'s first advanced semiconductor packaging R&D center in Union City, joining a US‑JOINT consortium to speed AI chip development.

Benihana celebrated a ribbon-cutting at Bridgepointe Shopping Center in San Mateo on April 21, unveiling a new 7,000+ sq ft restaurant with 18 teppanyaki tables.

Meta will install software to log employees' mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI agents, prompting fresh privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

HCD opened a $240M gap fund to push shovel‑ready affordable rental projects forward, a move that could unlock nearly 2,300 homes statewide.

Applied Materials agreed to a $252.5M BIS settlement that forces audits and keeps export privileges on a three‑year leash. The ruling reshapes routing strategies for chip tools.

Twelve California Fantasy 5 tickets paid $992,456 this week, topped by a $605,089 Westminster win. Here’s where the winning tickets were sold and how to claim.

Santa Clara's Registrar ran a playful 'Drama or Comedy' poll on X while reminding voters the June 2 primary is coming. Here’s what actually counts and where to get help.

BART rolled out a bright-blue 'BARTy' wrapped train to test paid exterior ads as it looks for new revenue amid a looming fiscal shortfall.

A San Jose stop for public drinking turned into a weapons seizure. Officers found a firearm, body armor and masks; one person was booked into the county main jail.

AB 1572 phases out potable watering of decorative HOA lawns and makes large associations certify compliance on a three‑year schedule.

Steady rain this morning will shift to scattered thunderstorms later today. Brief heavy downpours and gusty winds are possible.