Nonprofits and city leaders say unpermitted donation bins are popping up across San Jose, misleading donors and diverting goods — Goodwill estimates about 300 boxes.

A Los Angeles investor paid about $12M and $8M for two Newark Marriott hotels that had been part of a distressed lodging portfolio.

SoFi’s roundup of Zillow data shows some small metros with monthly mortgages under $800 while Bay Area markets run into the thousands; here’s what that gap means locally.

The Gilroy Rodeo returns Aug. 7–9 with bull riding, concerts and volunteer‑led fundraising that local leaders say boosts South County businesses.

A late-night doorbell led a Barron Park couple to find a stranger inside their home; officers forced open a bathroom door and arrested a San Jose man. No one was hurt and nothing was reported missing.

BART will close tracks between Union City and Warm Springs/South Fremont on five weekends; AC Transit will run free replacement buses and riders should expect 30–40 minute delays.

An early-morning house fire on Sylvia Drive in San José killed one person; three adults and two dogs were displaced and the Red Cross is assisting.

Google has recommitted roughly 2.1 million square feet in Sunnyvale, including about 1.5 million at Moffett Place — a notable reversal after years of cutbacks.

San José crews upgraded to a second alarm after a garage fire on Moorpark Avenue; knockdown came at 6:41 p.m., residents were evacuated and no injuries were reported.

A brush fire closed both directions of CA‑152 in Gilroy Wednesday, forcing a full shutdown and causing major delays. Caltrans and 511 posted initial alerts.

Monterey County agencies are weighing billion‑dollar projects to stop seawater intruding on the Salinas Valley aquifer and protect farms, wells and drinking water.

Glow emerged from stealth with a $180M Series A and a $1.2B valuation as it sets up a Palo Alto headquarters and expands AI research.

California YouTube TV subscribers who were auto-renewed between 2017 and 2021 may be eligible for roughly $92 from a $7.5M settlement; claims are due Aug. 30, 2026.