AB 2074 would force major cities to carve transit hub districts and let towers rise as high as 450 feet in parts of downtown, paired with a state loan fund. Supporters say it will revive downtowns; critics warn of displacement.

A Palo Alto One Medical physician says she was fired after raising patient-safety alarms and has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and inadequate clinician support. The case spotlights concerns about training and workflows at Amazon-owned One Medical.

Patchy morning fog gives way to mid‑70s Thursday; showers and thunderstorms develop tonight and peak Friday–Saturday.

Stanford Medicine has installed a compact Mevion proton system at its Palo Alto Cancer Center that hospital leaders say could begin treating patients this summer and reduce radiation to healthy tissue.

The Port of Peri Peri opened on Stevens Creek, serving flame‑grilled peri chicken, vegetarian options and pasteis de nata.

A proposed $135M settlement in Taylor v. Google would compensate U.S. Android users for alleged background data use. Final approval is set for June 23, 2026.

About 100 juveniles were detained after an alleged break‑in at San Jose’s long‑vacant Burbank Theater. Deputies say alcohol was present but no weapons were found.

City staff are proposing an entertainment zone that would allow to‑go drinks on parts of Castro Street during city events. The City Council will consider the ordinance on April 14.

A First Circuit decision blocked HUD’s bid to rewrite Continuum of Care rules, a win county officials say preserves nearly $48M and keeps thousands housed.

Skyrocketing child care bills are forcing Bay Area parents to cut hours, quit jobs or cobble together care while local fixes remain patchy.

A former Palo Alto High robotics coach is in court this week alleging harassment by parents and boosters. Jury selection began Tuesday in the civil trial.

Ace Pickleball Club will open an 11‑court, 31,000‑sq‑ft indoor venue at 5502 Monterey Road in south San Jose in Q3 2026, creating about 30 jobs.

State officials announced $145.4M in HHAP grants to eight California counties; the Sacramento region is set to get about $31.7M for shelters, prevention and interim housing.