A San José storefront now sits opposite a 518‑unit luxury complex — a local snapshot of how decades of policy choices and concentrated tech wealth reshaped the Bay Area. Low permitting, Prop 13 and concentrated buyer power pushed prices beyond many longtime residents.

Milpitas approved $60,000 to distribute free doorbell cameras to residents, but privacy experts warn the giveaway could expand police surveillance and bias risks.

A Honda Accord ran through the median and hit a tree on I‑280 north of El Monte Road on April 6; one passenger was killed and two were taken to Stanford Medical Center.

A garage fire on the 5100 block of Severance Court in South San José was knocked down Tuesday night; firefighters moved into overhaul and traffic was affected.

A teen from outside the district was detained after bringing a knife to a fight at Homestead High in Cupertino; school officials said there were no significant injuries.

Tesla leased about 108,000 sq ft of R&D space in Fremont and took large industrial capacity nearby as it accelerates Optimus development. The moves deepen Fremont’s role in Tesla’s robotics push.

City Council cleared Dividend Homes’ 32‑unit townhome plan on Stevens Creek, including six moderate‑income homes, even as Sacramento and Cupertino spar over state streamlining rules.

A man died early Sunday after his car struck construction barriers and caught fire on Capitol Expressway in East San Jose. Police say the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota Camry and detectives are seeking tips.

UC Berkeley research shows many Californians who move out of state find cheaper housing and higher homeownership rates.

San Jose-based Trinamix landed a "well-into-nine-figures" growth investment from AEA Elevate arranged by Lloyd Greif, keeping founders in place while funding Oracle‑cloud AI expansion.

A San Jose Powerball ticket missed the $216M jackpot but matched four numbers plus the Powerball, paying $44,744 under California’s rules.

Barnes & Noble has filed plans for a 19,200‑sqft bookstore at 20740 Stevens Creek Blvd in Cupertino. The project, part of a national expansion, is under city review.

A San Jose man was arrested after deputies used a drone to find him following a fatal head‑on collision on Highway 1 near Moss Landing. The crash left one person dead and multiple people injured.